ⓒ The Irish Times
Pete Wicks, the former TOWIE star, was overcome with emotion on Strictly Come Dancing after securing a place in the semi-finals. His performance last night, a waltz, was heavily criticized by the judges, with Craig Revel Horwood describing his footwork as ‘shoddy.’ Despite the negative feedback, the public voted to save Wicks, leaving him in tears of both relief and surprise. The emotional moment was captured on camera as Wicks embraced his partner, Jowita, visibly shaken.
Wicks expressed his disbelief and apologised for his performance, explaining later that the tears were partly due to the realisation that he now has to learn two dances for the semi-finals. His partner, Jowita, celebrated enthusiastically, her joy contrasting with Wicks’ initial shock. The unexpected result highlights the power of the public vote on Strictly Come Dancing and underscores the pressures faced by contestants.
