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BBC Strictly’s Annabel Croft fights tears discussing 'horrific year' after husband's death

31.10.2023 - 20:14

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Strictly Come Dancing star Annabel Croft emotionally fought back tears as she reflected on her ‘horrific year’ during an interview about the significance of her upcoming dance with partner Johannes Radebe on the next live show.

The tennis star, 57, revealed on Tuesday's Strictly It Takes Two (31 October) that she would be dancing a Couple’s Choice dance with Johannes, set to Wings by Birdy.

But she acknowledged that her dance carried a special and poignant tribute to her late husband Mel Coleman, who sadly passed away earlier this year, after a short but brutal battle with stomach cancer.

Discussing her upcoming performance, Annabel opened up about her struggles with grief as she told show host Fleur East: “It has been a horrific year, I can’t even put it into words.

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