Helen Skelton left Strictly fans overjoyed as she opened the show on Saturday night with a "phenomenal" routine which was praised by all four judges.
Dancing a Charleston to the Blue Peter theme tune as part of a special episode to mark the BBC's 100th year, Helen smiled all the way through as she delivered an energetic routine which scored her 35 points out of 40 - her highest score of the series so far..
Head judge Shirley Ballas labelled the dance "phenomenal" and it wasn't just the judges who loved the rugby league presenter's dance with viewers of the show quick to shower her in praise.
@SeanieQuigley27 wrote: "Well done Helen and Gorka that was such a great fun routine you were an amazing Blue Peter presenter and a brilliant start to tonight’s BBC 100 special it’s a 9 from me! :)". @FlopsyPickle posted on Twitter: "Finally they’ve not under marked her! Hope this gives Helen the much deserved self esteem boost she needs. Bravo."
@FezzyTV posted: "This is what Helen really needed. Happy for her", while @strictlyshippod wrote: "Helen totally owned that, it felt like home for her."
@AMG_Review went as far to say: "This could be the turning point for Helen’s ascent to the trophy…", while @emlawrance said: "Wow the Blue Peter theme song was perfect for that Charleston! Helen did amazingly well!"
Strictly Come Dancing airs every Saturday night on BBC One.
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