It was a surprise moment on Strictly Come Dancing when pro dancer Gorka Marquez halted the proceedings to deliver some bolstering words fo his celeb dance partner Helen Skelton. In a clearly unexpected from-the-heart speech earlier in the series, Gorka pleaded with the former Blue Peter presenter to 'believe in you'.
In emotional scenes Gorka took time out to praise Countryfile star Helen as he addressed the 'difficult time' she's been having. After a barnstorming paso doble they went upstairs to chat with host Claudia Winkleman.
As mother-of-three Helen, 39, was paying tribute to her parents, Gorka stepped in and asked: "Can I just say something?" He then turned to Helen and said: "I know you've have been having a difficult time and I know you've been ... you may feel like you're not beautiful or good enough or anything, but if you don't believe in yourself, I believe in you. Everybody here believes in you."
