'SO INSPIRING'
The Greatest Dancer viewers stunned by 98-year-old tap dancer Dinky who wows with surprise performance
THE Greatest Dancer viewers were left stunned by a 98-year-old tap dancer called Dinky who wowed with a surprise performance.
Wearing a gold off-the-shoulder dress, Dinky walked off to Feeling Good after impressing a packed studio audience and landing a place in the next round.
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But despite her top notch dance skills, viewers couldn't stop praising the 98-year-old's body.
One said: "How is she 98 she has more energy in her pinky finger than I have in my whole body #TheGreatestDancer."
Another added: "98?!!?! OMG!! Proof that you need to look after and move your body to stay young! #TheGreatestDancer
Someone else said: "Shut up!! 98!! Dinky looks amazing!! #TheGreatestDancer."
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A viewer added: "#oh dinky. 98 years of age and can still tap like that, so inspiring #TheGreatestDancer."
The judges agreed and praised the entertainer for putting on a show.
Oti Mabuse said: "I think you are absolute class. To be 98 years old and so strong and able to perform... It's amazing."
Cheryl agreed, adding: "You are just obviously a born natural performer. I noticed it more so when the mirror opened and I felt that jolt of energy as you performed for an audience."
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Series two of The Greatest Dancer got underway tonight - and before the launch Cheryl teased her standout moments during filming - and it was 98-year-old Dinky.
The dance captain managed to get to the final last year with her act Harry and Eleiyah, but were beaten at the final hurdle by winner Ellie Fergusson.
Excitedly gearing up for the latest series, Cheryl said: "Coming really close to winning last year has made me even more determined to win this year but ultimately, that's all to do with who I choose as my talent because they're the ones that have to get out there every weekend and perform to a live audience.
"The standard of talent has been really, really great this series. It's really interesting watching the different genres of dance. I've loved it.
"My standout moment from auditions is probably the 98-year-old woman who came on the show because I just couldn't believe that she was still determined enough to put herself through the process of an audition at 98 years old. I found that really inspiring."
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