BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans ask 'was that' and say 'sorry' as they spot icon in the audience - but not Harry Potter star
manchestereveningnews.co.ukStrictly Come Dancing's audience is often getting as much attention as what is happening on the dancefloor as a few famous faces pop in to support their pals competing in the competition.
This weekend, viewers watching week five of the BBC One dance contest unfold at home said they 'didn't expect that' as Nigel Harman was supported by none other than acting great David Bradley on the sidelines in the ballroom who will be known to many for playing Argus Filch in the Harry Potter movies.
The 81-year-old actor - who also played Walder Frey in the HBO series Game of Thrones and Ray Johnson in the Netflix series After Life - looked thrilled to be in the crowd.
He sat with a smile on his face as he watched Nigel and professional dance partner Katya Jones perform a Foxtrot to the sound of I Just Want to Make Love to You by Etta James. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans demand 'update' as concern expressed for dancer in 'off-script' moment after surprise 'kiss' READ MORE: Read more of today's top stories from the Manchester Evening News As viewers flocked to social media to react to his appearance, host Claudia Winkleman was also thrilled to see the acting legend.
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