Jayde Adams moves Strictly viewers with body positive message in Flashdance routine

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Jayde Adams moved Strictly Come Dancing viewers with her body positive message during rehearsals for her Flashdance performance with Karen Hauer.The pair were the last to perform this week, Saturday 8 October, and did a Cha Cha Cha to What A Feeling from the well-loved 80s cult classic.

Jayde, 37, said this week was about “showing dancers come in all shapes and sizes” as the pair donned matching glittery leotards and knee-high black boots – scoring 29.

Motsi Mabuse said: “Thank you so much for that moment, I think it is beautiful to show that dancing is inclusive for everyone.

You make me proud. Keep up the work.” Craig Revel-Horwood said: “I loved all the quotations from the movie, brilliant work.” Head judge Shirley Ballas added: “Your personality is just fantastic, what a way to close the show.” In a VT ahead of their dance, the comedian candidly shared: “This week for me is all about showing that dancers come in all different shapes and sizes.