Delta Goodrem made a triumphant return to the Strictly Come Dancing dance floor on October 24, following a week off due to a fractured rib, and viewers were quick to declare her performance the best of the series so far.
The Australian singer, partnered with professional dancer Kai Widdrington, performed a Rumba to Celine Dion's "It's All Coming Back To Me Now." The routine earned the first 10 of the series, awarded by judge Anton du Beke, and was met with widespread acclaim from both the audience and social media users.
Fans Praise Delta's Resilience
Several viewers took to social media to express their admiration for Delta's comeback, especially after other contestants made mistakes during the night. One person posted: "I love Delta she is just so humble and she has such a charming quality about her always so grateful. Fave dance of the night for me and I normally don't like the Rumba."
Another added: "I can't believe Delta is coming back off an injury and she's only one that didn't make a mistake. She's also had the best dance of the night so far." A third viewer commented: "Thank goodness Delta Goodrem is here to save the day, even with a rib injury she's tearing everyone else up."
Judges' Verdict
The judges—Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton du Beke—were equally impressed. Anton remarked: "This is my favourite dance of the series by a million miles. I've got some advice for you moving forward, I would continue to have a rib injury."
Motsi added: "This was one of the best Rumbas I've seen," while Shirley told the couple: "You could say, I loved your Rumba. Well done you."
Top Scores Follow
The pair's perfect 10 was quickly followed by two more top marks for Tabby Stoecker and Mark Karmalita, again from Motsi and Anton. Fans can catch up with Strictly Come Dancing on BBC iPlayer.
