Jayde Adams has paid tribute to her late sister after performing to a sentimental song on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing.
The Bristol comedian, who lost sister Jenna 11 years ago, shared a heartfelt tribute on her Instagram account after this weekend's episodes.
In rehearsals, Jayde explained why the song 'Wind Beneath My Wings' was chosen as her most recent number. She said: "Bette Midler was mine and my sister Jenna's most favourite musician when we were growing up. We used to have CDs of Bette all over the house and we'd make up dances to Bette in our parents' living room.
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"The lyrics to the song really resonate. She [Jenna] was two years older than me, and she died 11 years ago." Following the episode, Jayde shared photographs to Instagram of them both, including the last photo they ever had together.
In an emotional tribute, she introduced followers to her late sister Jenna to fans and said she would have been "astounded" that presenter of Strictly, Claudia Winkle, said her name on air. Jayde added that they "loved" the show together and that her sister would have been so proud of her.
Viewers could see how much dancing to the song meant to Jayde, which also moved the judges, audience and those watching at home. Jayde said after her performance that she never wanted her sister Jenna to be forgotten.
Jayde wrote on Instagram on Sunday 17 October: "Last picture we ever had together. Her love for me was so strong, I’ll never ever feel unloved in my life. I will grieve my loss for her for the rest of my life, it is the most important thing that has ever happened and I am beyond grateful to be able to channel my grief through creativity, thank you @bbcstrictly @karenhauer."
"This is Jenna Adams everyone, she will never be forgotten. And yes she would be so proud of me, astounded @claudiawinkle said her name and very jealous I’m on Strictly, we loved this show together." Added Jayde.
Many people commented to share they were moved and grateful for Jayde opening up about her grief and loss, as it has helped them.
@chenshawgb commented: "It was a stunning dance. A beautiful tribute to your sister." @suziekennedy added: "I’ll never forget how you sang Ava Maria in your church for the programme you made talking about your sister. She would be so proud of you. God bless you Jayde."
Another person said: "We all cried with you in our house. I can't stop thinking about your story. Jenna will be so proud of you."
Someone else commented: "Thank you so much for sharing her with us. I would like to also thank you for sharing the dance tonight for all of us who have lost. You may not know but this week is baby loss awareness week and I think your dance will have touched many of our lives tonight celebrating our heroes alongside Jenna’s legacy. On behalf of my beautiful daughter Evelyn, thank you."
"You ladies have my heart - one of the best partnerships ever on Strictly! What a great tribute to Jenna, you should be very proud!" Added @sammyjaine.
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