Strictly Come Dancing's Vicky Pattison in tears after judge predicts final

Vicky Pattison was moved to tears on Strictly Come Dancing after receiving a standing ovation and a score of 31 for her American Smooth dance, performed to Bonnie Tyler's 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' during Halloween Week. Despite her nerves about being the first to perform, judge Motsi Mabuse praised her character play and predicted she could be a contender for the final, which left Vicky overwhelmed with happiness. Vicky expressed relief at having a foundation to build on for this dance, feeling she was improving rather than starting from scratch. The emotional moment was notable as Vicky has recently opened up about her challenging journey in the entertainment industry since her early twenties. Additionally, viewers were also emotionally touched by the presence of former Strictly stars Layton Williams, Annabel Croft, and Krishnan Guru-Murthy in the audience during the Halloween edition of the show. Fans expressed nostalgia and excitement on social media upon spotting these familiar faces, highlighting the ongoing connection between past and present participants of the competition.