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Strictly Come Dancing’s Susan Calman breaks down after performing the Tango

Performing a serious dance was too much for the Scottish comedian

Susan Calman broke down in tears after her Strictly Come Dancing performance tonight.

The comedian found herself tearing up after an emotional Tango to Katy Perry’s Firework with partner Kevin Clifton.

Asked by Tess if she was crying after her dance, Susan struggled to control her emotions but admitted: “Little bit. That was quite an emotional dance and song.”

The judges then gave Susan positive feedback which saw her become more emotional with joy.

Head judge Shirley Ballas told her: “I think you’re feeling those emotions because you tried to put them into the Tango.”

Bruno added: “I love the way you channelled your dramatic persona. It was like watching Suranne Jones in Doctor Foster.

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Craig Revel Horwood managed to critique Susan but did find himself saying: “I loved the serious side of you.”

Darcey continued the compliments, saying: “Susan it was outstanding.”

Meanwhile on the show the celebrities battled it out to win a place at next week’s Blackpool week.

Alexandra Burke and Gorka performed the Argentine Tango to Gotan Project’s Mi Confession, Debbie McGee and Giovanni danced the Salsa to I Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You by Boys Town Gang and Mollie King and AJ did the Paso to Derek and the Dominoes’ hit Layla.

Gemma Atkinson and partner Alijaz took on the Viennese Waltz to Brenda Lee’s You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me, Ruth Langsford and Anton Foxtrotted their way to Bobby Darin’s Mack The Knife, while Susan Calman and Kevin danced the Tango to Firework by Katy Perry.

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Davood Ghadami and Nadia danced the Charleston to The Lambeth Walk, Joe McFadden and Katya performed the Rumba to O2’s The One, and Jonnie Peacock and Oti will take on the Foxtrot to Adele’s Someone Like You.

Last week Aston Merrygold and partner Janette were eliminated after a tense dance off against Mollie King and AJ.


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