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Caitlin Arlow

Strictly judges and viewers get behind Tilly's brilliant waltz after cruel chubby comments

Tilly Ramsay had the perfect answer to one of her critics, who called her "chubby", after delivering an amazing performance on week five of Strictly.

The 19-year-old made headline news this week after LBC radio host Steve Allen called her “chubby” - prompting an angry response on Twitter.

But the daughter of chef Gordon Ramsay kept her cool and gave a touching and emotional performance to Little Things by One Direction.

Getting nine from each judge - they scored an impressive 36 points.

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The Judge's loved the performance, Shirley Ballas said:"You have taken it a step further for me this week, there must be magic in the air tonight. That was unbelievable."

Tilly Ramsay responds to vile 'chubby' jibe with best score yet (BBC)

Craig Revel Horwood agreed with Shirley saying:" The flow, elegance and grace. It was absolutely beautiful."

Twitter users were awash with praise too - especially in light of radio DJ Allen's comments.

One wrote: "Legend - class and positivity wins."

Another added: "Two fingers to the LBC prat who was so disrespectful to you. Go girl!"

Tilly Ramsay will be dancing the Foxtrot tonight (PA)

Ahead of the show Ramsay said people should be free to voice their opinions but "I draw the line at commenting on my appearance".

Tilly admitted it was a difficult week as she had lots of “technical bits” to learn but Nikita said they would be showing “quality” as it is Week Five.

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