Strictly season has began in a flurry of sequins and glitter after a wonderful launch present on Saturday, however viewers could have missed this touching tribute to a former member of the Strictly Come Dancing household.
The Strictly bus, used in the beginning of the present as a part of a dance quantity to move the professionals onto the dance ground at Elstree Studios, had a particular numberplate.
© Kieron McCarronEager-eyed followers could have seen the numberplate learn: ‘Brucie’, a candy gesture to the late Sir Bruce Forsyth, who hosted the present for nearly a decade, starting in 2004 alongside Tess Daly.
The presenter, who died aged 89 in 2017, completed internet hosting the present in 2013, made a press release on the time of stepping down. He stated: “After 10 great years and 11 sequence, I consider it’s now the proper time to step down from the rigours of presenting the Strictly reside exhibits.
“I’m very happy with what the present has achieved and assured it’s going to entertain the nation for a few years to come back. I’m additionally delighted that by presenting the Christmas and Kids in Want exhibits I’ll proceed to have a powerful affiliation with Strictly.”
© Eamonn McCormackThe tv veteran continued: “As well as, I’m trying ahead to the specials deliberate with the BBC in addition to some reside theatre exhibits, so earlier than anybody asks…. I’m not retiring fairly but!”
Sir Bruce and Tess hosted the present because it started being televised in 2004, and Strictly will mark its twentieth anniversary with a particular programme to have a good time the milestone.
It was an emotional episode for viewers, following the return {of professional} dancer Amy Dowden after she was identified with breast most cancers in 2023.
© Kieron McCarronThe event was marked with a particular dance.
Former Strictly professional Robin Windsor was commemorated, as he tragically died earlier this yr aged 44. Strictly alum and Bushy Biker Dave Myers was additionally commemorated, having participated within the eleventh sequence of the present alongside professional Karen Hauer. He died of most cancers in February this yr aged 66.
Fan favourites and the winners of final yr’s Glitterball Trophy Ellie Leach and Vitto Coppola took to the ballroom ground for one closing dance, delivering a dramatic efficiency and sharing some phrases of recommendation for this yr’s contestants.
© Man LevyReigning champion Ellie stated: “I’m so glad to be again. I really feel at dwelling after I’m right here, however I believe my recommendation is simply to take each minute in it goes so so quick, so simply get pleasure from it, guys. It is the very best, finest time ever.”
