Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left with their hearts in their mouths after pearls appeared to fall from Dianne Buswell's dress during the opening dance of the latest episode, with some fearing a dancer had lost a tooth.
The incident happened during Will Best and Dianne Buswell's Quickstep to a rendition of This Love, originally by Maroon 5. The pair scored 29 and were visibly thrilled with their performance, but audiences noticed beads or pearls tumbling from Dianne's gown during a pivotal moment.
Host highlights the mishap
Host and comic Josh Widdicombe highlighted the incident, catching Dianne off guard. He told her: "You're a showman now. You didn't even mention the pearls fell from your dress, you were essentially dancing on ball bearings during that second half! You could have fallen over at any moment! Get off that dangerous floor and get your scores."
Following their score, Johannes told them: "You left your pearls on the floor girl." Will instantly quipped: "Should I go get them?"
Viewers react online
Viewers tuning in at home were equally swift to clock and comment on the moment. One took to social media and posted: "The timing with the pearls flying off made me think someone's tooth had come out for a second."
Another added: "My heart was in my mouth when the pearls fell. I had visions of a nasty accident." Someone else said: "Did Dianne's dress just explode everywhere?"
Jaime Winstone absent
Actress Jaime Winstone was forced to pull out of this week's show after suffering a torn abdominal muscle. In line with competition rules, Jaime and her professional partner Carlos Gu received a bye through to next week, when it is hoped she will be fit enough to make her return.
Dani Dyer and Graeme Hall were amongst those looking to wow judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse. The remaining celebrities made their way back to the dance floor following last week's Halloween special, which also marked the very first three-way dance-off, reports Wales Online.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on Sunday with the results show at 7.10pm on BBC One and streaming on iPlayer.
