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Strictly finalists all left in tears on It Takes Two ahead of the final
ALL four Strictly finalists were left in tears on It Takes Two as their emotions got the better of them ahead of the final.
It was the final edition of the BBC Two spin-off show ahead of this weekend's grand final and Rylan and Janette Manrara were both in the studio to welcome the final four couples one-by-one to chat about their Strictly journey.
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With emotions running high ahead of the chance to lift the glitterball trophy, all four celebrities found themselves breaking down on the sofa when discussing what it would mean for them to win.
Helen Skelton wiped away tears from her eyes as her partner Gorka Marquez put a comforting arm around her as she nestled into him with a tissue in her hand after hearing touching words of support from her family and friends.
The TV presenter began to get emotional as her family told her in a pre-recorded VT that they were happy that she was happy following an incredibly tough year for the star which saw her marriage to Leeds Rhinos player Richie Myler irrevocably break down.
When asked by the show's hosts what it would mean to win, Helen tearfully said: "We would love to lift that trophy but I feel like we've already won it."
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She went onto emotionally add: "We've had such an adventure," as Gorka wiped away a tear from his eye as Helen told him what a 'credit' he had been.
Wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin also broke down in tears as he discussed his run in the BBC dance competition.
The nature expert quietly spoke as he revealed that winning the final would be 'the icing on the cake'.
Both Rylan and Janette remarked on all the stars emotional displays as they all struggled to get their words out after being overcome with emotions.
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Molly Rainford was left wiping away tears after hearing a message of support from her mum and dad as Fleur East and her partner Vito Coppola also weeped as they took to the It Takes Two sofa for the last time.
Speaking with tears in her eyes, Sax singer Fleur said: "I think the whole reason I did that show was because of my father and for my family and we really needed something to bring the joy back into our lives."
As their interview came to a close, Vito got even more emotional as his dreams of winning the trophy with Fleur got even closer.
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