A trained dancer from West Lothian has become a global viral hit after performing a choreographed cleaning routine at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
CJ Miller, 25, from Livingston, wowed crowds at the Hydro during netball events when he stepped onto the court with a mop and danced to Queen’s I Want to Break Free.
Clips of his performance spread rapidly online, leading to international media interviews as far as Australia. Miller said he expected only a small video from broadcasters, not the massive reaction.
Mum shocked by cleaning fame
Miller’s mother, Lisa, was stunned that his fame came from cleaning. He told reporters: ‘My mum is Googling it every two minutes... She always tried to make us clean but we couldn’t live up to her high standards so I think she just gave up and did it herself... Is she shocked that something like this has happened? No. Is she shocked that it’s to do with cleaning? Yes.’
The dancer admitted he is not fond of mops, saying: ‘I am quite particular about the state of the house. I love my plants and everything has its place. But (at home) that mop comes out when it needs to come out and not a second before. I’m quite handy with the hoover, but the mop, that’s a pain in my backside.’
Previous work and Games experience
Miller was recruited through his agent for the undercover dancer job and had freedom to create his own moves. He has appeared in James McAvoy’s film California Schemin’ and Apple TV’s The Buccaneers. His highest-profile previous role was as a backing dancer in California Schemin’.
He has been performing since the Games began and will finish his run on Wednesday night. He described the crowd as ‘great’ and said Glasgow has shown the world how to host a major event.
The Commonwealth Games close on Sunday with a ceremony at the Hydro headlined by Simple Minds.
