Strictly star Bobby Brazier's step mum Kate Dwyer left in tears after she is forced to miss his emotional dance in tribute to late mother Jade Goody
Strictly star Bobby Brazier's step mum Kate Dwyer was left heartbroken after being forced to miss his emotional tribute to late mother Jade Goody on Saturday's show.
The PR guru, 33, who wed the soap star's dad Jeff, 43, in 2018, tearfully took to social media following the performance to reveal she'd had no choice but to stay at home due to illness.
Actor Bobby, 20, was only five when Jade, who rose to fame on Big Brother in 2002, died of cervical cancer on Mother's Day in March 2009.
Sharing a clip of her step son and partner Dianne Buswell's emotional routine Kate wrote: 'Cried this morning saying bye to him. Cried today because i couldn't go because of my ridiculous cough'.
'Cried because i was so proud. Cried because of what it means to all three of these boys. The three most incredible people I know.'
Heartbreak: Strictly star Bobby Brazier's step mum Kate Dwyer, 33, was left heartbroken after being forced to miss his emotional tribute to late mother Jade Goody on Saturday's show
Gutted: The PR guru who wed the soap star 's dad Jeff, 43, in 2013, tearfully took to social media following the perfomance to reveal she had been forced to stay at home due to illness
TV presenter Jeff single-handedly raised him and younger brother Freddie, 19, with the pair both shedding some tears as they watched on from the audience this weekend.
Kate and Jeff confirmed they had rekindled their romance in July with a loved up social media post, seven months after announcing they'd split.
On Saturday Bobby said of his mother's death before his performance: 'It changed my life completely, I'd love to spend a day with her just to see where I get my smile from.'
EastEnders star Bobby and Dianne danced a Couple's Choice routine to 'This Woman's Work' by Maxwell, a song that Bobby chose because it is close to his heart.
After the performance, he appeared emotional as his family watched in the audience and judges Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse gave him standing ovations. He received a score of 37 points.
Both Shirley and fellow panellist Anton Du Beke were moved to tears by his tribute dance.
Bobby's father Jeff was also in tears as he called his son Bobby 'a walking tribute to his mum'.
In the emotional VT before Bobby's performance with his partner Dianne, Jeff paid tribute to Jade and how proud she would be of their son.
Missed: Sharing a clip of her step son and partner Dianne Buswell 's emotional routine Kate wrote: 'Cried this morning saying bye to him. Cried today because i couldn't go because of my ridiculous cough'
Emotion: Father Jeff (L) and brother Freddie, 19, (R) both shed some tears as they watched on from the audience this weekend
Family: Jeff single-handedly raised Bobby (R) and younger brother Freddie (L) following ex partner Jade's death (pictured with Kate)
Back together: Kate and Jeff confirmed they had rekindled their romance in July with a loved up social media post, seven months after announcing they'd split
He told the camera: 'As a family we are very tight, we have had to be as loss has made us grow closer.' Bobby added his love for his dad by saying: 'To be someone that my dad is proud of is everything.'
Breaking down in tears Jeff called himself 'the lucky one', explaining: 'I'm the one who gets to bring the boys up I'm the one who gets to watch him on Strictly and it brings so much joy to my life, I'm very, very grateful for that.'
It comes one week after Dianne's father Mark, who lives in Dianne's native Australia with her mum Rina, started chemotherapy for his own cancer battle.
During rehearsals, Dianne, 34, admitted she's been struggling to hold back tears as the song reminds her of how Bobby lost his mother as a child and became the man he is today.
Emotional: Bobbyrand Dianne's routine moved Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke to tears
No holding back: Judge Shirley was unable to hold back her tears as she praised Bobby after his performance
Impressive: Bobby and Dianne were given a score of 37 out of 40 for their dance by judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke and Motsi Mabuse
Looking back: Actor Bobby, 20, was only five when Jade, who rose to fame on Big Brother in 2002, died of cervical cancer on Mother's Day in March 2009
Bobby and Dianne were given a score of 37 out of 40 for their dance by judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke and Motsi Mabuse.
Viewers took to Twitter to offer their praise for Bobby and Dianne after their performance aired.
One person wrote: 'I knew I'd be a mess watching Bobby's dance but I was gone as soon as the VT started. The dance was beautiful, I've always loved that song. Jade would be so so proud.'
Someone else posted: 'So much love to Bobby tonight, what a job Jeff Brazier has done, he must be so proud'
Another viewer shared: 'Had a bit of a cry watching Bobby & Dianne on Strictly tonight. The film before remembering Jade was emotional and what an incredible dad Jeff has been. So much to admire and Bobby is such a delight.'
'Jade would be so proud,' noted another viewer.