Strictly’s Bobby Brazier lifts Dianne Buswell into the air as the duo open the show with ‘energetic’ Charleston impressing fans with ‘soulful’ dancing
Strictly Come Dancing got off to a lively start on Saturday as week two of the live shows got underway.
And to open the show, Bobby Brazier and his partner Dianne Buswell made sure they brought the energy as they danced the Charleston to Basement Jaxx’s Do Your Thing.
The EastEnders actor, 20, dazzled the audience and fans at home with their routine, lifting his partner into the air during the ‘soulful’ dance.
Anton Du Beke said it had “a great twist” and was “absolutely amazing”, but Craig noted that his expressions could have been “more exaggerated”.
With an 8 from Anton and a 7 from the other judges, they earned a whopping 29 points, while viewers showered Bobby with praise.
Exciting: Strictly Come Dancing got off to a lively start on Saturday as week two of the live shows got underway
Flip: Show Opening Bobby Brazier, 20, and his partner Dianne Buswell, 34, made sure they brought the energy as they danced the Charleston to Basement Jaxx’s Do Your Thing
One person shared their thoughts on Twitter: ‘Bobby really has soul when he dances and has such good energy. what a relief!’
Another added: ‘Wow, what a fantastic start! Great Charleston from Bobby and Dianne. I bet Bobby will be a finalist, if not the overall winner.”
‘Brilliant opening dance from Bobby. I love the Charleston,” a third agreed.
Someone else added, “We are HUGE fans of Bobby Brazier on #strictly. He’s just so guileless, positive and sweet – and such an elegant dancer. A ray of sunshine.’
One fan echoed, “Bobby Brazier is beyond adorable. What an absolute light of a man.”
Anton agreed with the fans at home, saying: ‘I was in a good mood before we started, now I’m in a great mood! A great turntable. I loved it.’
Mosti exclaimed, “You gave the energy! Guys, you’re off to a great start.”
It has been reported that Bobby could be making some serious money after appearing on the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Energy: Dazzling the crowd and fans at home with their routine, the EastEnders actor lifted his partner into the air during the ‘soulful’ dance
Amazing: with an 8 from Anton and a 7 from the other judges, they earned no less than 29 points, while the viewers praised Bobby
Praise! One person shared their thoughts on Twitter: ‘Bobby really has soul when he dances and has such good energy. what a relief!’
The EastEnders actor could soon become the new ‘nation’s love’ before he heads to Hollywood, according to PR experts.
Tell with one The sun: ‘It will show the US Strictly how versatile he is and undoubtedly make him even more attractive. He could be the star of the next hit drama to come from across the pond.”
Bobby, who plays Freddie Freddie Slater in the soap, recently won the Rising Star Award at the National Television Awards and could soon be in high demand following his stint on Strictly.
PR guru Carla Speight said: ‘He is likely to get a ‘golden handcuffs’ contract after a brief bidding war between the channels.’
She pointed to the likes of Sarah Lancashire’s career, which reportedly earned £1.3 million in a deal with ITV, making her the highest-paid television actress in 2000.
Carla said: “Bobby can easily double that with the right channel and jobs.
Moneybags: It has been reported that Bobby could make some serious money after appearing on the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing