Strictly Come Dancing contestant Ross King was moved to tears before and after his second performance, as he paid an emotional tribute to his Scottish roots. The 63-year-old Good Morning Britain presenter returned to Loch Lomond with professional partner Jowita Przystal ahead of their waltz to The Proclaimers’ ‘Sunshine on Leith’.
In a promotional video, the US-based broadcaster described himself as a “very proud Scots person” and reflected on the memories the area holds for him. He said: “My school friends, sister, yeah, I think about my mum and dad when I'm here. It's special. It's happy. It's a happy cry.”
Following the couple’s routine, Ross was seen embracing Jowita and wiping away tears as he awaited the judges’ verdict. They awarded him 15 points, a marked improvement on the score of 10 he received in week one, with judges noting he was the “most improved” dancer so far.
Ross candidly admitted: “I want to be the poster boy, poster older man for people who can't dance but want to dance.” Earlier, he revealed he had nearly pulled out of the competition after receiving the lowest opening score in over 20 years, with his Cha Cha earning just two points from Craig Revel Horwood and Shirley Ballas, and three from Motsi Mabuse and Anton du Beke.
He confessed he had considered stopping mid-routine during the first live show, saying: “At one point I thought I may have to put my hands up and just say ‘maybe this is not for me’... As we were dancing, Jowita was actually going, ‘Are you OK?’” Despite the setbacks, he insisted: “I did genuinely have fun. For me, it's a TV show, it’s not a competition.”
