Strictly Come Dancing’s Chris McCausland shared a touching moment with his dance partner Dianne Buswell backstage, as Tess Daly offered her support to the duo.
The unlikely dance sensation Chris and Aussie pro Dianne have danced their way into the quarter-finals of the hit BBC dance contest, and they celebrated the milestone by meeting Dianne’s parents, Rina and Mark, the Express reports.
During rehearsals, captured by production crews and later posted on Dianne’s Instagram, Chris was embraced by Dianne’s father, who broke down in tears. Chris concernedly asked, “Are you okay?” Sitting down with her parents and Chris, Dianne remarked: “Dad’s getting emotional again.”
Chris reflected on their journey, saying: “I feel like it’s been a real partnership, you know, and I think we reflected that when we did our couple’s choice, in that it was also about the risks that you’re taking as well [Dianne], you being in the unknown and you figuring this out as we’re going along.”
He praised Dianne’s parents for timing their visit perfectly: “And well done for coming over when there’s only seven left because at the beginning, oh it’s a long shot. You’ve come over at the right time.”
Dianne chimed in: “We said when we danced in Blackpool just gone, we get quite nervous both of us, because there still is such an unknown identity to every dance we do, isn’t there.”
Dianne Buswell’s mum left her in tears after sharing a heartfelt message ahead of her and Chris Ramsey’s Strictly Come Dancing performance. She said: “Dianne’s been dancing since she was four years old. I’ve seen the highs and I’ve seen the lows, and to be here for this amazing moment is pretty special.”
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This emotional moment caught the attention of the show’s host, Tess Daly, who replied to the video, saying: “So precious, your dad won my heart in an instant. He radiated love for you.” Fellow pro Vito Coppola also chimed in, adding: “Omg my heart is melting. Pure happiness, so much joy and love.”
Viewers were touched by the emotional display, with many declaring Chris and Dianne to be the ‘real winners’ no matter what the final results are.
One fan, @rivermerseyfc, commented: “The real winners of Strictly. I don’t know how you do it. It’s incredible! ” Another, @homeofhill, said: “I’m in bits! So much authentic love and pride and Chris just comforting Dianne and Mark is just awesome.”
@janeen. williams added: “Wonderful people and partnership. Can see why Dianne is so lovely with such sweet parents. Chris is a true inspiration, we can all learn from him. What a guy! “
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