On a recent episode of Strictly Come Dancing, hosts Claudia Winkleman and conductor Dave Arch captivated viewers by reenacting a viral kiss-cam moment from a Coldplay concert. The broadcast, which aired on a Saturday night, featured the band’s song “Viva La Vida.”
Coldplay’s Kiss-Cam Moment Recreated
As host Tess Daly presented the dance performance, the camera shifted to Winkleman and Arch on a balcony. Their playful mimicry referenced an infamous incident involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR executive Kristin Cabot during a Coldplay concert in Massachusetts. This moment had gone viral earlier in the year.
In a humorous display, Winkleman and Arch pretended to leap away from each other, hiding behind the balcony in a show of feigned embarrassment. This reenactment brought laughter from the audience, with fans taking to social media to share their delight. One viewer expressed their joy on X/Twitter, saying, “Not Strictly recreating the Coldplay kiss-cam moment! I need four to six business days to recover from this.” Another chimed in, “That Coldplay cam was hilarious; oh Strictly, I really do love you.”
Dancing Highlights
The performance segment featured YouTuber George Clarke and his partner Alexis Warr, who danced a tango to the Coldplay track. The duo achieved a score of 30 points from the judges. Head judge Shirley Ballas praised Clarke’s technical skills but noted that the choreography lost its momentum midway, resulting in some minor errors.
- George Clarke and Alexis Warr: Tango performance
- Score: 30 points
- Judge Shirley Ballas: “Fantastic footwork”
In a different performance, actress Alex Kingston and dancer Johannes Radebe delivered a moving rumba to “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman. Ballas was particularly impressed, giving the routine a standing ovation and awarding Kingston the first 10 out of 10 for a rumba this season.
- Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe: Rumba performance
- Score: 36 out of 40
- Judge Shirley Ballas: Standing ovation and her first 10 for a rumba
The reenactment of the Coldplay kiss-cam moment by Winkleman and Arch added an extra layer of entertainment to an already thrilling episode of Strictly Come Dancing, demonstrating the show’s ability to blend humor with talent.
