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Strictly’s Jayde Adams applauded by Motsi Mabuse for ‘inclusive’ message after sensational Flashdance routine: ‘Dancing is for everyone’-Sabrina Barr-Entertainment – Metro
‘Dancing is inclusive for everyone, all body types, all shapes.’
This moment at the end of the routine was everything (Picture: BBC)
There was no better way that Strictly Come Dancing’s Movie Week could have ended than with Jayde Adams’ performing an homage to Flashdance with her partner Karen Hauer.
Jayde’s efforts definitely paid off with her sensational performance, as judge Motsi Mabuse praised her for spreading the message that dancing is ‘inclusive’ for everybody, no matter their body shape or size.
During tonight’s episode of the BBC competition, the couples delivered routines to films ranging from The Little Mermaid to Dirty Dancing, Jurassic Park and Guardians of the Galaxy.
Comedian Jayde and Karen paid tribute to the 1983 film Flashdance, which starred Jennifer Beals as Alex, an aspiring dancer who works at a steel mill.
The duo took to the dancefloor in matching black leotards, sparkling with every twist and turn as the band exuberantly played Flashdance… What a Feeling.
When the dance came to an end – with Jayde lying back on a chair just like Alex does in the film with glitter raining down upon her instead of water – judges Motsi and Shirley Ballas were on their feet clapping.
Anton Du Beke was overjoyed by what he’s witnessed, telling the pair: ‘Ooh what a lovely feeling. That end position, that should be on the poster. That summed up the dance for me. Brilliant. Well done.’
While Craig Revel Horwood remarked that Jayde needed more ‘hip action’ and was a ‘bit flat-footed’, he also ‘loved’ the references to the movie, commending the comic on her ‘brilliant work’.
Motsi appeared to make Jayde emotional with her emboldening words, as she told her: ‘I loved it. I just want to say to you, thank you so much for that moment.
Motsi loved the message that Jayde carried across with her dance (Picture: BBC)
Jayde said she felt ‘really emotional’ when Claudia Winkleman pointed out that she had closed Movie Week (Picture: BBC)
‘I think it’s so beautiful to tell everyone that dancing is inclusive for everyone, all body types, all shapes, everybody on that dancefloor!’
Motsi then added: ‘You make me proud. Well done. Keep up the work guys.’
Shirley also praised Jayde for capturing the ‘playful’ essence of the Cha-Cha, stating: ‘Your personality is just fantastic. What a way to close the show. Thank you.’
In the end, the pair received a score of 29 out of a possible 40.
Several viewers also lauded Jayde for her incredible routine, with one writing: ‘#Jayde and #Karen so uplifting, literally brought tears to my eyes I love them.’
‘I don’t often see a woman with my body type on TV, never mind them just being so incredibly themselves. Jayde’s smile. My heart. What a wonderful, wonderful moment,’ someone else tweeted.
Another fan revealed how happy the dance made them feel, penning: ‘OMG… Jayde .. living all our best lives right there in that dance. I can’t stop smiling.’
Strictly Come Dancing returns next Saturday at 6.30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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