In a heartwarming moment ahead of the Strictly Come Dancing semi-finals, professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin surprised his partner, Amber Davies, with a touching video tribute. The video featured a clip of their debut performance on the show, stirring deep emotions in Amber.
Emotional Moment for Amber Davies
As the couple prepared for the upcoming challenge, Amber reflected on their journey together. She had joined the competition as a last-minute replacement for Dani Dyer. The video showed their first waltz, prompting Amber to express how meaningful that moment was for her. With tears in her eyes, she told Nikita, “I can’t even talk. We barely knew each other.”
Nikita responded fondly, recalling their struggles to perfect their routines, saying they “scraped for everything.” He helped Amber focus, telling her to look into his eyes for comfort during their performances.
Upcoming Semi-Final Routines
For the semi-finals, Amber and Nikita will showcase their skills with two distinct routines. Their performances include:
- Couple’s Choice to “Fly Me to the Moon” by RAYE
- Tango to “Higher” by Michael Bublé
This exciting lineup is part of a competitive evening where all couples will perform two routines, featuring other talented pairs like Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon, who will perform a waltz followed by a salsa.
Striking Performances from Other Couples
- George Clarke and Alexis Warr with a Charleston and Samba
- Karen Carney and Carlos Gu with a Salsa and Waltz
All performances will be broadcast on iPlayer and BBC One, scheduled for Saturday, December 13 at 6:35 PM.
Amber’s heartfelt reaction to Nikita’s tribute highlights the emotional bonds formed through dance. As the competition intensifies, fans are eager to see how their ongoing efforts will culminate in the semi-finals.
