Pete Wicks Dedicates Emotional Dance to Late Grandmother
- Pete Wicks performed a dance dedicated to his late grandmother during the Icons show of Strictly Come Dancing on November 9.
- The couple danced to a slow rendition of 'Simply The Best,' a song significant to Wicks and his grandmother.
- Their emotional performance led to a personal score of 36, marking their highest achievement on the show thus far.
On November 9, during the Icons show of Strictly Come Dancing, contestant Pete Wicks and his dance partner Jowita Przystal performed a heartfelt routine. They danced to a slow version of Tina Turner's 'Simply The Best,' a cherished song of Wicks' late grandmother. The performance brought Wicks to tears as he dedicated it to her memory, expressing the loss he felt in her absence. In his emotional interview with host Claudia Winkelman, he shared his wish that his grandmother could have been there to witness the dance. Jowita Przystal expressed her desire to have met Wicks' grandmother, indicating she felt a connection through the numerous stories shared. The couple received their highest score of the season so far, achieving 36 points for their moving performance, which resonated deeply with both the audience and the judges.