STRICTLY Come Dancing fans hearts’ melted last night as Will Mellor’s kids proudly supported their dad.
Renee, 14, and Jayden, 18, helped their actor dad practice his Charleston in the week, and they were delighted by his efforts on Saturday night.
Will Mellor and Nancy Xu topped the Strictly leaderboard
Will’s kids watched proudly from the audience
Will and pro partner Nancy Xu found themselves top of the leaderboard with an impressive 39 points, putting himself in pole position to survive until next week at least.
Show host Claudia Winkleman paid tribute to the two teens too, telling Will: “We’ve all fallen in love with your kids, Tess mentioned they’re here tonight,” before the camera showed them smiling in the crowd.
Will replied: “They’re my life, obviously anyone who has got kids knows they are why I do everything. I’m glad they’re here to support me. They mean everything to me.”
Viewers loved seeing the close knit family unit, with one tweeting: “@Mellor76 kids how beautiful pride on both sides there …respectful n lovely credit to parents n grandparents GOOD LUCK WILL ..how is he Harvey in #Corrie great actor #strictly.”
A second said: “Makes me smile every Saturday night. How amazing for your kids to see what a talented dancer you have become.
Another said: “Have the kids visit you every week, would be my suggestion.”
Head judge Shirley Ballas was impressed by the routine, telling Will “everything worked out there for you today.”
She continued: “The choreography was outstanding, your leading skills were spot on, you didn’t miss a lift… I thought it was fantastic. Well done.”
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