Strictly's Caroline breaks down in tears after first emotional dance with Johannes

Caroline Quentin burst into tears this evening on Strictly Come Dancing after her first dance with partner Johannes Radebe.

The actress, 60, wowed the judges after performing a beautiful American Smooth to 9-5 (Morning Train) by Sheena Easton.

After her dance, Caroline was overcome with emotion and began crying - but the judges lavished praise on the couple, with Motsi Mabuse hailing her a "dancing queen".

The pair received impressive 7s from each of the judges, giving them a total of 21.

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And fans took to Twitter to praise the couple, with one tweeting: "Aww I’m so happy for Caroline

#Strictly @quentyquestions."

While another commented: "Caroline and Johannes are an absolute joy - and very much needed at this point in 2020 #Strictly."

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A third wrote: "Well, so far, Caroline has made me weep. So lyrical, wonderful musicality. WEEK ONE. Would actually sell my soul to dance with Johannes. Taking offers imminently #Strictly."

"So cute that it’s not ‘Caroline’ trending, but ‘oh Caroline’ #strictly," another commented.

One wrote: "Loved Caroline. Think she will go far #Strictly."

Another commented: "Caroline, Queen keep polishing that crown #Strictly."

*Strictly Come Dancing returns next Saturday on BBC One