Sam Thompson has said he was 'welling up' after re-listing to Pete Wick's comments about his Strictly Come Dancing partner as his plea to his best mate ahead of his first live performance was uncovered.
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here winner Sam was in the ballroom on Saturday night (September 21) as week one of the BBC One dance contest's 2024 series took place.
He was front row alongside his girlfriend Zara McDermott to support Pete as he performed live for the first time with his professional dance partner Jowita Przystal. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell reveals Chris McCausland's words to her before epic first live dance Pete and Jowita danced the paso doble to Breathe by electronic dance music band The Prodigy.
Pete, who appeared in an all-black leather outfit, and Jowita were given 17 points from the judges - which Strictly fans branded 'harsh'.
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