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Strictly Come Dancing fans flood Helen Skelton with support after Gorka Marquez 'sexy' Cha Cha request

Strictly Come Dancing viewers flooded Helen Skelton with sweet support as dance partner Gorka Marquez tasked the mum of two with showing off her sexy side for week two.

The Countryfile presenter performed the Cha Cha tonight with Gorka Marquez after wowing the judges with her American Smooth last week.

Just before her performance viewers got to see a glimpse into her training session, were Gorka said she needed to be sexy for the routine to have more impact however Helen was quick to admit to finding it hard.

READ MORE: Strictly's 'beautiful' Helen Skelton given emotional message by partner Gorka

Helen Skelton said "I'm not sexy, I'm functional, I'm efficient." (BBC)

While chatting to Claudia after her performance she confessed: Viweres She went on to say: “Gorka said dance like you are in the club on a Saturday night.”

The mum then revealed: “I go to parties on a Saturday but trampoline parties, laser tag or soft play.”

Despite Helen insisting she was "not sexy" she managed to impress not only the judges but fans watching at home with her “beautiful performance.”

Viewers were quick to praise the mum on social media with some saying they can relate to her. @victoriadove_pr tweeted: “Totally relate to @HelenSkelton - when do working mums ever get the time to be sexy?! We’re all too knackered! Good luck Helen doing it for knackered mums everywhere #Strictly.”

@charliecomms1 said: “I think @HelenSkelton is going to go on a journey. She talks herself down so much. YOU ARE SEXY HELEN! You're going to unlock it and remember that you aren't only a mum, you're beautiful and lush and a great dancer#Strictly.”

@WriterofQueen wrote: “When Helen said 'I'm not sexy, I'm functional and efficient.', I felt that on an emotional level. #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly.”

@smw_86 commented: “I really want Helen Skelton to enjoy this & smash the hell out of it!!! She deserves it.” While @subzeronell added: “Oh Helen Skelton, you are fabulous, please believe! #Strictly.”

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