Strictly fans in tears after Remembrance Sunday dance
Strictly viewers were left in tears after the professionals performed a special Remembrance Day dance.
The touching tribute on Sunday's results show saw the male dancers as soldiers, with Anton Du Beke as a father leaving his young son.
Fans of the BBC programme were moved by the emotional routine.
Lest we forget, all those who gave their tomorrow for our today. #Strictly #RemembranceDay
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"I always enjoy the group dances, and especially the Remembrance memorials, but tonight brought me to tears," said one person on Twitter.
I always enjoy the group dances, and especially the Remembrance memorials, but tonight brought me to tears. Well done. #RemembranceDay#LestWeForget#Strictlyhttps://t.co/z8pA3rC7w2
— Cyberlemming (@rhustler) November 10, 2019
"God that pro routine was beautiful. Made me sob." said another.
God that pro routine was beautiful. Made me sob. 😭 @bbcstrictly#Strictly#RemembranceSunday
— Amy Mitchell. 🧚🏻♀️ (@Mitchy_x) November 10, 2019
Another fan tweeted: "Beautiful opening dance for remembrance, such a story, had me to tears."
Beautiful opening dance for remembrance, such a story, had me to tears #BBCStrictly#Strictly#StrictlyComeDancing
— memack (@memck71) November 10, 2019
"The #Strictly #RemembranceSunday professionals dance was jaw-dropping. So moving!" posted another.
"Wonderful tribute."
Sunday's show also included a segment showing the stars of Strictly, including judge Shirley Ballas, out and about raising awareness of the Poppy Appeal.
Strictly continues on BBC One.