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Strictly Come Dancing's Helen Skelton's dad in tears and 'sobbing' during final as viewers left 'heartbroken'

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left heartbroken after they spot Helen Skelton's dad crying in the audience during her performance.

In an emotional final Leeds', Helen Skelton, 39, was seen dancing for the last time with pro partner Gorka Marquez, 32.

The TV presenter's proud parents Richard and Janet were watching from the studio audience on Saturday night's episode of Strictly Come Dancing. Richard was seen wiping away his tears after she performed.

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Fans of BBC's Strictly flooded Twitter with tweets expressing their heartbreak after watching Helen's dad break into tears. @ThePipsteroo tweeted: "The whole world now loves @HelenSkelton‘s dad as much as they love Helen. #helenskelton for the #glitterball"

@Sarah_EmilyP added: "Sorry, I’m so emotional watching the #StrictlyFinal lol Helen Skelton’s dad is sobbing in the audience and I can’t handle it". @Glynrhian said: "@HelenSkelton We all love you and your amazing Mum and Dad! xx"

Helen Skelton's final dance (BBC)

Helen was wearing a tight black dress far above the knee paired with fishnet tights as she danced the Cabaret Mein Herr dance which scored her 40/40.

Shirley Ballas told Helen and Gorka after the dance: "Everybody who dances today is a winner in my eyes but you peaked at just the right time. This number, well it sends a message and I love the message it sends.

"It was polished, it was clean, it was everything you need for a final dance."

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