Strictly shock as Ugo Monye performs HOURS after dad’s funeral after prostate cancer death
STRICTLY Come Dancing star Ugo Monye has dedicated his first dance to his father - after attending his funeral hours before he was due to perform. The former rugby player took to the dancefloor for the first time alongside pro partner Oti Mabuse this evening, performing a high-energy samba to Iko Iko (My Bestie) by Justin Wellington ft. Small Jam. However, after receiving the judges’ critiques, Ugo revealed that the routine was an extra special dedication to his father, who had died just a few weeks ago. Speaking to Claudia Winkleman, he said: ”So my dad passed away a couple of weeks ago, prostate cancer, and we had his funeral this morning.