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Niamh Spence

Strictly's Jayde Adams shares last picture with sister after emotional tribute

Strictly Come Dancing's Jayde Adams was overcome with emotion during Saturday night's show as she dedicated her performance to the memory of her late sister.

Following the performance with professional Karen Hauer, 37-year-old Jayde has also shared a touching tribute to sister Jenna who died of a brain tumour eleven years ago.

Jenna, who died at 29 years old, was said to be a huge fan of singer Bette Midler with Jayde and Karen performing an American Smooth to the singer's hit 'Wind Beneath My Wings'.

Comedian and actress Jayde couldn't control her tears on the BBC programme as she chatted to host Claudia Winkleman after her performance.

An emotional Jayde shared a touching post for late sister Jenna (Instagram)
Jayde shared the last picture of her and sister Jenna (Instagram)

After the show, Jayde shared a touching tribute via her Instagram. Speaking to her 126,000 followers, Jayde wrote: "Last picture we ever had together. Her love for me was so strong, I’ll never ever feel unloved in my life.

"I will grieve my loss for her for the rest of my life, it is the most important thing that has ever happened and I am beyond grateful to be able to channel my grief through creativity, thank you @bbcstrictly @karenhauer."

She continued: "This is Jenna Adams everyone, she will never be forgotten. And yes she would be so proud of me, astounded @claudiawinkle said her name and very jealous I’m on Strictly, we loved this show together."

Fans of the star have been quick to share their support. One fan wrote: "I hope bet she would be equally proud and the best part jealous."

Jayde shared pictures of her older sister Jenna, who died eleven years ago (Instagram)
Jenna Adams died of a brain tumour aged 29 (Instagram)

Another agreed, as they commented: "Jenna would be so proud!!!!!"

"Massive love Jayde to you and your family, Jenna would definitely be so proud," wrote a third.

Fans also praised Jayde and partner Karen for their American Smooth performance, which saw the pair earn huge praise from the judges including head judge Shirley Ballas.

Shirley Ballas, whose brother passed away in 2003, said: "I'm just really emotional, it was graceful, you do it your way. your lifts were great.

"Thank you for doing that for everyone who has lost someone."

Jayde has previously revealed she feels sister Jenna is with her whilst she dances (PA)

Speaking after her performance, Jayde broke down in tears to backstage host Claudia Winkleman as they discussed her sister and said her name. Covering her face, Jayde said: "She said to my mum before she died, do you think people will forget me? and you just said her name."

Speaking previously to the Mirror, Jayde revealed she feels her sister is watching down on her as she performs. She said: "I think my sister's definitely orchestrating things for me. It all feels so serendipitous.

"It's such an emotional thing for me."

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