Strictly’s Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystal in tears after he dedicates dance to ‘person who matters most’

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Pete Wicks and his partner Jowita Przystal were in tears following a stunningly emotional dance dedicated to the TOWIE star’s late grandmother.

As part of Saturday’s Icons show (9 November), the couple danced to a slow rendition of Tina Turner’s Simply The Best, a song loved by the reality star’s late grandmother.

In an interview with host Claudia Winkelman, Pete said: “It’s been a tough week, but the one person I wish was here is my nan, but she’s not, so that’s my way of her being here.

Jowita told him: “I wish I could meet your grandma but I met her through all the stories we shared with you and your mum.”

The pair landed their highest score of the show so far at 36.