In a heart-wrenching episode of Strictly Come Dancing, young Bobby Brazier left audiences and judges alike reaching for the tissues as he delivered a moving tribute dance to his late mother, Jade Goody.
The performance
The Strictly star took centre stage with his dance partner Dianne Buswell for a touching contemporary dance to the song This Woman's Work by Maxwell.
Bobby had previously revealed that if he got through to the Couples' Choice section of the show, he would dedicate the dance to his mother, who died of cervical cancer when he was only five.
Tears and praise
Both the judges and Bobby's father, Jeff Brazier, were moved to tears by the emotional routine. Judge Shirley and Anton broke down as they gave feedback on the dance, praising Bobby not only for his technical skill but also the raw emotion he infused into every movement.
In the audience, Jeff Brazier could be seen with tears in his eyes. He joined the viewers in a standing ovation and shared the pride he felt for his son in a tender moment behind-the-scenes.
Family and memories
Speaking about his mum's death, Bobby shared, "It changed my life completely. I would love to spend a day with her to see where I get my smile from. My first childhood memory, I remember thinking, oh my god, she is a superhero."
A blessed moment
After the performance, when the Strictly show host asked what the dance meant to him, Bobby seemed lost for words, saying, "I don't know what to say, all I can think is how blessed I am."
Pro dancer Dianne added, "It was such an honour to be a part of this."
