Vicky Pattison experienced an emotional week after her impressive performance on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. The 37-year-old reality TV star achieved a near-perfect score of 39 points, showcasing her Tango routine to Taylor Swift’s “The Fate Of Ophelia.” Alongside professional dancer Kai Widdrington, Pattison secured the top spot on the leaderboard, a significant milestone considering her lack of prior dance experience.
Emotional Reflections on Success
During an appearance on the spin-off show It Takes Two, Pattison opened up about her overwhelming emotions following her performance. Speaking with presenter Fleur East, she acknowledged the surreal nature of her success. “On social media, someone said, ‘I fear Vicky Pattison might chuck herself off that balcony if she ever gets a 40!’ and I fear they are right,” she shared.
Pattison described spending Sunday in tears due to the experience. “For someone like me who had never danced before and felt scared at the start, this was a moment I never thought would be mine,” she expressed.
Judges Praise for Vicky’s Performance
The show’s judges unanimously praised her performance. Craig Revel Horwood called it “perfect,” while Anton Du Beke described it as “absolutely marvellous,” highlighting the quality of her routine. “Your line is the best I’ve ever seen. It was immaculate,” he added, admitting to being “a bit stunned” by her excellence.
- Motsi Mabuse chose it as her standout routine of the evening, affirming Pattison as a contender for the final.
- Mabuse remarked, “Without a doubt, you are on fire. Keep it up. This was, till now, the dance of the night.”
Building Connections
Pattison expressed her joy over forming close relationships with fellow contestants. She mentioned individuals like Amber, Bal, La Voix, and Caz Carney, reflecting on the heartache of losing Dani Dyer from the competition. “When we lost Dani Dyer originally, it was devastating and heart-breaking,” she said.
With a hopeful outlook, Pattison recalled her long-lasting friendships formed during her time in reality television. “I’m still friends with Ferne [McCann] from ten years ago in the jungle. I’m keeping my fingers crossed we’ll be friends forever!”
Social Media Reactions
After the broadcast, Pattison took to Instagram to express her disbelief, posting a photo of the leaderboard and captioning it, “This cannot be real.” This week has proven memorable for the former Geordie Shore star, solidifying her place in the competition and in the hearts of the audience.
