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Comedian Jayde Adams left Strictly Come Dancing viewers in floods of tears on Saturday night when she dedicated her stunning American Smooth to her late sister, Jenna. Jayde and her professional partner, Karen Hauer, performed the emotional routine to Bette Midler’s Wind Beneath My Wings, which Jayde said was one of Jenna’s favourite songs.
Jenna was diagnosed with a brain tumour aged just 23 and tragically died six years later.
In the clip shown before the routine, Jayde opened up about their close bond and her heartbreak following her sister’s death.
She said: “She was two years older than me and she died 11 years ago.
“I didn’t just lose a sister, I lost a best friend, my dance partner. Her telling me to make everyone laugh, that was my calling.”
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The routine left judges Motsi and Shirley in tears, as well as hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
When giving their critiques, Motsi told Jayde that Jenna “would be proud” and Shirley said: “I feel like you’re my hero… I’m really emotional… Thank you for doing that for everybody who’s lost a loved one.”
After the show was over, Jayde took to Instagram to pay a further tribute to her beloved sister.
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In view of her 124k followers, Jayde shared the last photograph she took with Jenna, as well as a sweet childhood snap of the siblings.
Hundreds of Jayde’s fans took to the comments to thank her for sharing such an emotional moment with Strictly viewers.
Anna wrote: “Your beautiful sister would be so beyond proud of you and we are too.
“Thank you for sharing such an emotional moment with us, you could see how much it meant to you. your dance was absolutely stunning.
“Jenna will be remembered forever, a perfect tribute to an incredible human.”
And Katie echoed: “You were incredible tonight and your speech moved me to tears.
“As someone who has found solace in Strictly the past few years while dealing with my own grief, I felt every word, so thank you. You should be so proud, and I’m sure Jenna would be too.”
Strictly Come Dancing: The Results airs Sunday at 7.15pm on BBC One.
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