Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left in tears after the show's moving Remembrance Day tribute, performed by the professional dancers. The routine, which aired on Sunday evening, honoured members of the armed forces who died in the line of duty.
The dance was set at a makeshift train station, with loved ones saying goodbye to one another, uncertain if they would meet again. Male dancers dressed in soldier attire marched around, while Amy Dowden was seen with a young boy, representing a mother and son left wondering if the father, played by Anton Du Beke, would return from war.
Anton, a father himself, admitted to being emotional during rehearsals. 'I'm playing a father. It's a bit emotional because I can't imagine leaving my children and not coming back,' he said. The routine also featured Gorka and Kevin dancing together, followed by Graziano and Nancy.
Viewers took to Twitter to praise the performance. One wrote: 'That opening routine for remembrance Sunday has got me in tears. Beautiful.' Another said: 'Wow #Strictly professional routine just had me in tears absolutely breathtaking.' A third added: 'Wow. That was incredibly moving and very emotional. Well done all involved.'
Strictly Come Dancing returns next Saturday at 7:05pm for the Blackpool special on BBC One, with the results show on Sunday at 7:15pm.
