Bobby Brazier has quickly been brought back down to earth as he returned to the UK after a post-Strictly Come Dancing holiday with his family.
The EastEnders actor headed to Mauritius following the end of the BBC One dance contest last month. Bobby, known for playing Freddie Slater in the BBC One soap, made it to the final of the dance show's 2023 series alongside professional dance partner Dianne Buswell.
The pair faced Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola and Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin in the grand finale on December 16. The epic last live show of the year and of the run saw the three finalists wowing by performing three dances, with the judges sharing their comments and casting their scores on each.
But it was the public vote that decided the winner with Ellie and Vito taking the title and lifting the Glitterball trophy. READ MORE: This Morning viewers say 'of course' as they spot problem with Sam Thompson's presenting stint in Manchester Try MEN Premium now with our amazing New Year offer...
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