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Jane Lavender & Verity Sulway

Strictly star Chris Ramsey's incredible sacrifice as he competes for the Glitterball

He's won an army of fans with his adorable facial expressions on the dance floor and now Chris Ramsey could be in with a chance at the Glitterball trophy.

The comedian opened last week's show in Blackpool Tower's famous ballroom and said it had been such an honour to play there.

He even joked that performing on the iconic dance floor was "better than all of my previous Blackpool gigs ever combined".

Chris and his pro partner, Karen Hauer, were clearly emotional about the reception they received in the world famous ballroom.

And even though his charm has earned him a place in the nation's hearts, Chris is definitely taking the competition seriously.

Karen and Chris got through to next week's show (BBC)

The father-of-one has made some incredible sacrifices to stay in the competition.

His gruelling training schedule has meant he has had just a few hours each week at home with his wife, Rosie, and their young son, Robin.

Rosie, a social media star in her own right, hosts a podcast with her husband called Sh**ed, Married, Annoyed.

She took to Instagram to reveal to her followers just how little time the couple were managing to spend together.

Rosie said: "I came all the way to London and saw my husband very briefly last night.

Rosie said she only got to see her husband for three hours due to his gruelling schedule (Instagram)

"Did the podcast. Watched half an hour of Downton Abbey. Went to bed. And now I'm wondering, what is life?!

"Chris is still in Strictly. Oh god. How did that happen, I swear... if he gets to the final...

"I can't believe he's still in it. Imagine if he makes it through to the final!

"Go Chris, get to the final but at the same time... I did not think this was going to happen."

Chris himself has revealed his heartbreaking fear that could prevent him from winning the coveted Strictly trophy.

He worries he's not "sexy" enough to lift the Glitterball.

Chris said: "It's when I've got to be sexy that I'm going to be knackered down the line.

"The hips worry me, having to look intense on my face without pulling a stupidgrin, that worries me.

"I like smiling so I'm not looking forward to the ones where you've got to look really serious and try to look a bit, manly. It's not something that comes easy to me."

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