Throughout his daughter’s Strictly Come Dancing adventure, he was there for her every step.
And Gordon Ramsay couldn’t hold back the tears on Saturday night as YouTuber Tilly danced the Samba to Dua Lipa’s Levitating with professional partner Nikita Kuzmin.
It wasn’t the first time the 55-year-old celebrity chef was moved by his daughter, 20, taking to Strictly. But her most recent performance meant a lot: Next week’s quarterfinal.
Proud dad: Gordon Ramsay couldn’t hold back the tears on Saturday night as his daughter Tilly danced the Samba on Strictly Come Dancing
Tilly and Nikita received a 30 score for their routine. Shirley Ballas, the head judge of the competition commented that it could use some work. A really great dance, and a difficult one at that.
People who watched the contest were impressed by how the restaurateur displayed emotions.
The second said Gordon’s tears ‘gets him right in the feels’ and the third that it was so sweet that the proud father ‘always gets emotionally.
Samba star: This was not the first instance the high profile chef, 55, has welled up watching his 20-year-old daughter take to the Strictly dancefloor, but her latest performance had a lot at stake: next week’s quarter-final
Praise: Fans of the dance competition admired the restaurateur for displaying his emotions and one described the moment as ‘exactly what fatherhood should be’
Gordon, who was still in tears after the Charleston performance by his daughter and dancing to Yes Sir! That’s My Baby by Firehouse Five Plus Two.
Tess Daly, the host, noticed Gordon’s tears and pointed out that everyone was on their feet. Gordon your father wept, he is so proud of all you did!
Last week, Tilly and Nikita topped the leaderboard with a perfect score of 40 points following their Couple’s Choice dance to Revolting Children from Matilda.
Support: A second fan of the show admitted Gordon’s tearing up ‘gets me right in the feels’, while a third said it was ‘so sweet’ that the proud dad ‘always gets emotional’
The pair left judges and the audience stunned by their energy and flawless performance. It comes just two weeks after their previous appearances in the dance contest.
This stellar performance also follows rumours that BBC bosses wanted Tilly to be selected for the final.
Tilly, Nikita and their mischievous school kids portrayed themselves as stunted children. They pulled off a spectacular routine with a lot of tricks and flips.
They worked hard and were awarded high scores by judges. Shirley observed that it was difficult for her to determine who the professional was.
They were told by her: “That’s how great you were.” You are not to be disrespected [Nikita]She was always there to support you.
Highest in the class Last week, Tilly and Nikita topped the leaderboard with a perfect score of 40 points following their Couple’s Choice dance to Revolting Children from Matilda
Elsewhere in the show, fans slammed the judges for ‘undermarking’ AJ Odudu’s routine.
The presenter, 33, and her professional partner Kai Widdrington, 26, danced a Couple’s Choice to Make Me Feel by Janelle Monae, placing them second on the leaderboard with a score of 36.
Cythia Erivo was Motsi Makue’s stand-in judge for this weekend. She awarded Dan Walker a score higher than AJ. However, fans were furious.
“That was a 40!” Fans slammed judges for ‘undermarking AJ Odudu’s show routine.
Despite Cynthia’s gushing about it, Cynthia stated that she has a special spot in her heart for AJ. People were shocked that Dan was awarded a nine by Cynthia for the Rumba and AJ only eight points.
“THAT was 40!” Cynthia, you are my love, but I was only able to give Dan an 8. One frustrated user posted a message on microblogging.
Another fan wrote: ‘They really mark AJ and Dan according to different criteria. Another disgruntled Tweet read, “Stop Undermarking AJ And Kai. STOP IT.”
Routine: The presenter, 33, and her professional partner Kai Widdrington, 26, danced a Couple’s Choice to Make Me Feel by Janelle Monae
Last week’s romance rumours were further fuelled by AJ and Kai as they shared a romantic Waltz. Kai told AJ that he was going to kiss her, and encouraged Kai’s character to play the role of Maria and Captain von Trapp.
On Friday, the pair took their rumoured relationship to the next level by going to AJ’s native Blackburn and went to a football stadium together where her mum Florence posed in a snap with them.
Dan And Nadiya Withchkova, his Rumba partner, received a 31 score on Saturday after impressing the judges with their hip-throwing actions.
Controversial: Cynthia Erivo, Motsi Mabuse’s replacement for the weekend, awarded a nine, in comparison to AJ’s eight, to journalist Dan Walker for his Rumba, a decision which prompted the Twitter outrage
Big reaction: ‘THAT was a 40!!! Cynthia, I loved you, but an 8. An eight, Dan gave Cynthia a 9. One frustrated user wrote on microblogging website: Cynthia, I love you but an 8, AN EIGHT when Dan gave me a 9??’
Dance: The team placed second with a 36 score on the leaderboard.
Comparison: Dan Walker and his partner Nadiya Bychkova received a score of 31 for their Rumba to Desperado by the Eagles
Cynthia was Cynthia’s second appearance as a judge, filling in for Motsi who said she would not be appearing on the panel after having been pinged by NHS Test & Trace.
Topping the leaderboard the week before the quarter-finals was John Whaite and Johannes Radebe, who wowed the judges with their Argentine Tango to The 5th by David Garrett.
With their intense and impressive routines, the former Great British Bake Off contestant and his partner in dance stole the show. They scored a perfect 39.
Craig confided that he loved the experience, and the baker said he was delighted with his extraordinary score.
Elsewhere, CBBC star Rhys Stephenson broke down in tears after his emotional Waltz to ‘You Light Up My Life’ by Whitney Houston, which saw him score 35.
Shirley stated, “You’ve astounded and amazed me. It was breathtaking.” Your emotion was so real that I didn’t expect to feel it. Just wanted to hug you.
Craig was booed by the crowd when he began to perform and listed some of his concerns.
He confessed: “For me, technically it’s for you, darling.”
Stealing the show: Topping the leader board the week before the quarter-finals was John Whaite and Johannes Radebe, who wowed the judges with their Argentine Tango to The 5th by David Garrett
Blown away: The couple’s impressively intense routine scored them an almost perfect 39, with Craig gushing: ‘I absolutely loved it’
Delighted
In his feels: Elsewhere, CBBC star Rhys Stephenson broke down in tears after his emotional Waltz to ‘You Light Up My Life’ by Whitney Houston
Emotional: He scored 35 for the routine, Shirley exclaiming: “You astounded and it was beautiful.”