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Katie Williams

Strictly Come Dancing studio falls silent after comment from John Waite's friend

Strictly Come Dancing fans were treated with another night of talent.

The remaining celebrities proved they've got what it takes as the judges pulled out some nine and tens through the show.

Great British Bake Off star John Whaite and Johannes Radebe danced the Charleston, with a bakery theme, wowing the judges with their symmetry and timing.

After their dance, they spoke to Claudia Winkleman and were shown a live video of John's local pub, full of his supporters and friends.

But a comment from an old friend left the studio with an uncomfortable silence, Birmingham Live reports.

Shirley, who had been a dinner lady at John's school, said: "Oh my God, it was so amazing!"

She then said: "Jeez, Woah, I'm wet..."

Shirley quickly added, to much hilarity as the audience fell silent: "...with the sweat!"

John and Johannes Radebe danced the Charleston to Milord by Edith Piaf and their routine ended with former Bake Off winner Whaite pushing a pie into his dance partner's face.

Motsi Mabuse praised their energy and character, while Anton Du Beke simply described it as "Just amazing".

Craig Revel Horwood agreed the routine was "amazing" and took him back to his days dancing at the Moulin Rouge in Paris.

John scored 38, rising to the top of the leaderboard.

Judi Love missed the show after testing positive for Covid-19, but will return to the programme next week after her period of self-isolation ends.

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