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Strictly Come Dancing viewers left emotional after ‘ray of sunshine’ George Webster’s ‘inspirational’ performance-Meghna Amin-Entertainment – Metro
George made history as the first Strictly celeb with Down Syndrome.
George’s golden dance was incredible! (Picture: BBC)
George Webster stole the hearts of the nation after his incredible Strictly Come Dancing performance.
The CBeebies presenter made history as the show’s first celebrity with Down Syndrome, as he joined Amy Dowden on the ballroom floor.
The 22-year-old was taking part in Strictly’s Christmas special, along with the likes of Larry Lamb, Coronation Street’s Alexandra Mardell, and podcaster Rosie Ramsey.
Completing the line-up were Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts and Radio 1 DJ Rickie Haywood-Williams.
After a glittering golden Charleston, Amy and George scored an incredible 38, including three perfect scores, with judges Anton Du Beke and Motsi Mabuse labelling him a ‘superstar’.
‘I loved it,’ George said after the dance, thanking Amy and sharing their duo name and handshake: ‘Wowden – bringing the wow factor!’
‘I was really proud of that dance,’ he added, as were viewers watching at home.
‘What a ray of sunshine. Absolutely love George. Incredible & inspirational!’ one person wrote.
Someone else penned: ‘I have a daughter with disabilities and George is so inspiring. I’m all emosh!’ while another viewer wrote: ‘George is making my heart melt!’
‘Watching George Webster have the absolute time of his life on Strictly is why representation is so important. Like Fern Brady on Taskmaster, it gives people in that position a truly positive light in media, which helps validate them and let them know they’re seen. Superstar!’ one person wrote.
Another penned: ‘George Webster just made my Christmas. What a ray of light. Delighted for him!’
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Of joining Strictly for the special, George said: ‘I love Strictly and have watched it every year. I’ve always dreamed of being on the show one year and I’m so excited to be on this year’s Christmas Special!’
‘I’m looking forward to being “Strictlyfied”. Bring on the glitter and everything else. I can’t wait to perform on the Strictly dancefloor.’
Strictly Come Dancing is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
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