Strictly Come Dancing's Adam Thomas says 'I didn't expect this' as he shares emotional message after branding famous face 'beautiful'
19.10.2023 - 11:29
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Adam Thomas has shared an emotional message after being struck down by a mystery illness amid training for week five of Strictly Come Dancing. The actor was over the moon at the weekend when he made it through to another week in the competition following what was described as his best dance to date.
Adam, 35, and his dance partner Luba Mushtuk impressed the judges with their stunning waltz to I Wonder Why by Curtis Stigers. While Anton Du Beke said he was "speechless", Craig Revel Horwood agreed, saying: "Adam, darling, that is a bit more like it! Welcome to the competition," before Adam and Luba received 32 points to place him third on the leaderboard.
The pair were then seen making it through to another week in the competition during Sunday night's results show and it has since been revealed that this weekend, they'll be performing their couple's choice to a Backstreet Boys medley.
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But Adam admitted on Wednesday morning (October 18): "I still don't know my routine," after taking to social media to share how he'd been struck down by a mystery illness. At the time, the actor could be seen with his head in his hands and his eyes closed as he nestled into the sofa. "Of all weeks to be poorly!" alongside a sad face emoji.
He has since been seen doing some filming for this weekend's show alongside Luba, his mum Gail and twin brother Scott in Manchester before heading to London ready to appear on Strictly spin-off It Takes Two on Thursday (October 19) and getting into the ballroom to perfect his upcoming dance.
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