‘I’m crying genuine tears of emotion’: Strictly fans laud ‘inspirational’ Jayde Adams for her body-positive performance of What A Feeling
Jayde Adams was lauded by Strictly Come Dancing viewers on Saturday night, following her body-positive performance of What A Feeling from Flashdance.
The comedian, 37, who is partnered with Karen Hauer, 40, in one of two same-sex couples this year, was dubbed an ‘inspiration’ by fans who were brought to tears.
Sporting black leotards and matching black boots, Jayde had explained during a VT that ‘dancers come in all different shapes and sizes’ and she wanted to show this.
Woohoo! Jayde Adams was lauded by Strictly Come Dancing viewers on Saturday night, following her body-positive performance of What A Feeling from Flashdance
She said: ‘So this week for me is all about showing that dancers come in all different shapes and sizes.
‘You don’t have to look a certain way in order to make people feel happy. It’s really lovely to get this body out on camera. Two woman with very different physiques dancing together and nailing it.’
Karen added: ‘We have to celebrates all of our bodies.’
Emotional: The comedian, 37, who is partnered with Karen Hauer, 40, in one of two same-sex couples this year, was dubbed an ‘inspiration’ by fans who were brought to tears
Girl power! Sporting black leotards and matching black boots, Jayde had explained during a VT that ‘dancers come in all different shapes and sizes’ and she wanted to show this
What a pair! Judge Motsi Mabuse thought the routine was ‘beautiful’ and said it was ‘so great to show that dancing is for everyone’ – with the pair scoring 29 out of 40 points
Judge Motsi Mabuse thought the routine was ‘beautiful’ and said it was ‘so great to show that dancing is for everyone’ – with the pair scoring 29 out of 40 points.
Viewers soon wrote on Twitter, ‘Karen and Jayde I’m crying ❤️ #Strictly,’ and, ‘OMG… Jayde .. living all our best lives right there in that dance. I can’t stop smiling #Strictly #flashdance.’
Another penned: ‘You were absolutely incredible tonight Jayde. Glowing Warm inspirational your routine made me feel good and that’s what #Strictly is all about. Keep up the good work I love your partnership with Karen it’s iconic ♥️♥️♥️.’
Inspired: Viewers soon wrote on Twitter, ‘Karen and Jayde I’m crying ❤️ #Strictly,’ and, ‘OMG… Jayde .. living all our best lives right there in that dance. I can’t stop smiling’
A fourth concluded: ‘Jayde and Karen’s Flashdance was so joyous, I’ve got tears of genuine emotion going on here.’
With another star set to lose their place on the show this week, the pressure will be on as the remaining contestants try to make it through to Week Four’s BBC Centenary special.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One at 7:15pm on Sunday – when one couple will be eliminated from the contest for the first time this season.
Strictly Come Dancing Week 3 scoreboard
Tyler West and Dianne Buswell: Dancing a Charleston to Flash, Bang, Wallop! – 38 out of 40 points
Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu: Dancing a Waltz to One Hand – 34 out of 40 points
Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima: Dancing the Charleston to If My Friends Could See Me Now – 33 out of 40 points
Will Mellor and Nancy Xu: Dancing the American Smooth to Cry To Me – 33 out of 40 points
Helen Skelton and Gorka Márquez: Dancing the Viennese Waltz to Hopelessly Devoted To You – 31 out of 40 points
Fleur East and Vito Coppola: Dancing the American Smooth to Part Of Your World – 29 out of 40 points
Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer: Dancing the Cha Cha Cha to What A Feeling – 29 out of 40 points
Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice: Dancing a Samba to Hakuna Matata – 27 out of 40 points
Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Kuzmin: Dancing the Quickstep to Peppy and George – 27 out of 40 points
Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystał: Dancing a Rumba to the theme from Jurassic Park – 25 out of 40 points
James Bye and Amy Dowden: Dancing the Cha Cha Cha to Hooked On A Feeling – 22 out of 40 points
Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe: Dancing the Cha Cha Cha to The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s In His Kiss) – 21 out of 40 points
Matt Goss and Nadiya Bychkova: Dancing the Viennese Waltz to Hold My Hand – 21 out of 40 points
Tony Adams and Katya Jones: Dancing the Samba to You Sexy Thing – 18 out of 40 points
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