Paul Gascoigne was one proud and emotional dad on Sunday night, as he was very nearly left in tears by son Regan's latest performance.
After his incredible week one skate earned him a leaderboard topping score of 33 out of 40 last Sunday, Regan cemented his position as bookies favourite to win the new series of the ITV show.
That meant the pressure was on the 25-year-old and pro partner Karina Manta to keep up their own high standard this weekend and, having been seen in a backstage interview last week, football icon Gazza joined Regan's older sister Bianca in the Dancing on Ice audience to see his son in action.
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Regan and Karina performed a near perfect skate to the title track of Singin' in the Rain, with Regan emulating Gene Kelly in serious style, making only a slight stumble on one of his turns.
As the camera cut to Gazza and Bianca in the crowd at the end of the routine, voice over guy Sam Matterface remarked that the former England legend was "nearly in tears," as he stood to give Regan a hearty round of applause.
Regan and Karina earned their highest score of the series so far for their routine, with a total of 33.5.
That put them just behind Kimberley and Mark, who earned 34 for their show opening skate to The Greatest Show.
Later, when he and Bianca were interviewed by host Holly Willoughby, Gazza did end up wiping away tears as he spoke of his pride in Regan.
In a tear jerking clip last week, Gazza told Regan: "The minute you were born I was proud son," as Regan replied: "As long as I've got your support."
Gazza then told Regan: "No doubt when you come on stage I'll be proud," as he choked on his words and admitted: "I'm getting emotional now!" and wiped away tears."
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