Bristol’s Strictly Come Dancing Star Jayde Adams has defended her decision to talk about the death of her sister Jenna 11 years ago, and dedicate Saturday’s dance on the show for her. The Bedminster comedian and actor said she understood why some people didn’t understand why she shared her sister’s story - but explained in detail why it was important to her.
The Strictly star and her dance partner Karen Hauer danced an American Smooth to the classic 80s ballad Wind Beneath My Wings, and Jayde spoke for the first time on Strictly about her sister Jenna, who died in 2011.
Last year, to mark the tenth anniversary of her death and to explain part of the reason why she was moving back to Bristol, Jayde spoke for the first time publicly about her death to Bristol Live, and how her career as a stand-up comedian, TV presenter and actor was motivated by Jenna’s encouragement in her final days and weeks.
