Sara Davies had the homecoming to end all homecomings on Thursday night when she and pro partner Aljaz won the Strictly tour in Newcastle, becoming the first couple to defeat Rose Ayling Ellis and Giovanni Pernice so far.
Before the tour arrived at the Utilita Arena, current champions Rose and Giovanni had won every single show, both evening and matinee performances, after getting the lion's share of votes from audiences.
But that all changed on Tyneside when County Durham born star of Dragons Den Sara and dance partner in crime Aljaz received a rapturous reception from the near capacity crowd.
