Pete Wicks becomes Freddie Mercury
Former Towie star Pete Wicks took on the role of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury for Strictly's Icons Week. Dressed the part, he performed a salsa to "Another One Bites The Dust" but faced challenges in the routine.
Apologies and reassurance
After a daring lift that almost went wrong, Pete could be heard apologising profusely to partner Jowita Pryzstal. Despite the mistakes, the judges praised their showmanship and resilience, with Shirley Ballas commending Pete for carrying on despite the errors.
Viewer reactions and scores
Pete and Jowita received mixed reactions from viewers, with some feeling the performance was overmarked. They scored 22 points, with Craig Revel Horwood giving a four and the other judges giving sixes. Despite the criticism, Pete expressed his joy at dancing as Freddie Mercury.
