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Strictly’s Helen Skelton breaks down in tears as viewers pick new winner

Strictly Come Dancing’s Helen Skelton got emotional as she admitted dance partner Gorka Marquez has “helped her remember who she is.”

The pair took to the dance floor to perform Shine by Emeli Sandé for their show dance, which was their second routine in this year’s grand final.

Ahead of their performance, viewers got an insight into their rehearsals with a pre recorded clip. The pair sat down and Gorka admitted: “I am so proud of you and you will leave here a happier person.”

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Helen broke into tears and said: “You can see how different I am.” Gorka could be seen whipping a tear from her face as Helen continued: “You have helped me remember who I am and that is the biggest thing because you put faith in me that I didn’t have.”

And with her new found confidence Helen wowed not only the judges but viewers at home who went straight to Twitter and insisted that she has “won”.

@TypicalTKx Tweeted: “Helen and Gorka are incredible. no matter what happens tonight They’ll always be the winners in my eyes #Strictly.”

@dblckmn said: “Helen is giving winner feels Folks #StrictlyFinal.” @RantyAlex wrote: “Helen is doing couples choice. She's won this.”

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@ellasrhapsody commented: “The fact that we’re ending on Helen’s ‘f*** you’ dance to her husband makes me SO happy #strictly.”

While @AmandaLouise_K added: “Helen and Gorka!! That was outstanding and my winner’s performance.”

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