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Eve Rowlands

BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans call Jayde Adams 'an icon' as she hits back at body shamers

Strictly Come Dancing favourite and comedian Jayde Adams has been praised as an icon after posting a message to Instagram in which she addressed comments she had been receiving on her appearance following Strictly Come Dancing's annual movie week special which aired last weekend.

Taking to the dancefloor on Saturday night, October 8 , Jayde and her dance partner Karen Hauer performed a flashdance-inspired cha-cha to Irene Cara's What a Feeling in matching leotards and was praised by each judge for not just the routine but the message she promotes of body positivity and inclusivity.

Motsi Mabuse said on the night: "I think it's so beautiful to tell everyone that dancing is inclusive for everyone, all body types, all shapes, everybody on that dance floor. You make me proud. Well done. Keep up the work guys."

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