Strictly: Sarah Hadland dances to M People's 'Proud'
Strictly Come Dancing sensation Sarah Hadland delivered an unforgettable performance on the dance floor tonight that left viewers "overly emotional" during her routine with partner Vito Coppola.
Tonight's show, with nine contestants remaining and the stakes sky-high, yielded mixed reactions with some competitors feeling the heat more than others.
But TV star Sarah Hadland, teamed up with Vito Coppola, wasn't fazed as they readied themselves to deliver a polished American Smooth to Heather Small's Proud, a track synonymous with her famous role in the well-loved sitcom Miranda.
While followers of the show typically cherish Sarah for her comedic flair, they were visibly moved by her stirring exhibition this evening.
Comments poured in on X, the platform succeeding Twitter, where fans couldn't contain their admiration for the pair's sublime executionone enthused, "Wow! ! Vito pulling out all the stops with Sarah!"
Encores of praise resounded with another fan expressing: "That was glorious! Dance of the series! Wow. Nothing more to say," while someone else echoed, "Wow wow wow. That looked incredible from Sarah and Vito."
Another viewer shared their heartfelt connection: "Miranda is my feel good show, so I just got overly emotional at that dance."
The panel of judges were equally taken with the duo's dazzling dance, awarding them a commendable 33 points, which secured them a position in the middle of the leaderboard, reports the Mirror.
However, it was former Love Islander Tasha Ghouri and her partner Aljaz Skorjanec who stole the show with the highest score of the night - 37 points, thanks to their Quickstep to Mariay Carey's Fantasy.
So, who will face the dreaded dance-off next and who will be bidding farewell ahead of Blackpool Week?
Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One on Sunday night
