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Eve Rowlands

BBC Strictly same-sex couple receive first standing ovation of the series

Comedian Jayde Adams and her dance partner Karen Hauer have become the first duo on the 20th series of Strictly Come Dancing to receive a standing ovation following their first dance. The pair exuded sass and energy as they took to the stage to perform a samba choreographed to Christina Aguilera's song Dirrty.

Upon finishing the number on Saturday night the audience around the room was standing on its feet clapping ebulliently. Tess Daly, who hosts the show alongside Claudia Winkleman, turned to Jayde and said: "Okay, Jayde, you've just danced on Strictly and got a standing ovation. Did you have a little look around? Did you see them? Do I need to pinch you? It's real!" Understandably Jayde looked emotional as she took in the applause from the audience around her.

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