Overview

• Aikines-Aryeetey said he was overwhelmed stepping onto the Strictly Come Dancing floor due to the extent of a knee injury that had sidelined him from Gladiators.
• He revealed he broke down in tears backstage before his Week One performance as the emotions of his comeback hit him.
• The athlete and his professional partner Karen Hauer scored 19 points for their Cha Cha Cha to Salt-N-Pepa's Push It.
• He credited his young daughter, Aubreé-Isla, as his "secret trainer" who motivates and supports his preparations.
• He remains in the competition and is rehearsing for the next live show on BBC One.