Jamie Borthwick gave fans a giggle while they also rushed to show him their support as his Strictly Come Dancing restarted once again.
Fans of the BBC One dance contest will recall that the EastEnders star was the ninth celebrity to leave the competition during the 2024 series alongside his pro dance partner Michelle Tsiakkas.
At the time, they landed in the dreaded dance-off for the first time during week ten of Strictly 2024 and went up against Olympian Montell Douglas and her partner Johannes Radebe, with the judges opting to save the latter couple.
Fans were outraged by the actor's exit, however, soon after it was revealed that Jamie would be heading out on the road with the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour which has now kicked off following a string of opening shows in Birmingham over the weekend.
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