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Brogan-Leigh Hurst

Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips 'emotional' as she officially becomes a dame

Strictly Come Dancing's Arlene Phillips is officially a dame.

The 78-year-old, who is best known for previously being a judge on the hit BBC1 series, said she was "overcome with emotion" while collecting her damehood.

Dame Arlene received the honour for her services to dance and charity from the Princess Royal at a ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday afternoon.

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