Overview
- King and pro partner Jowita Przystal opened with a cha-cha to California Gurls that earned 10, the lowest week-one total.
- On air he noted girlfriend Bridget had flown about 5,000 miles from Los Angeles to attend, and cameras showed her seated beside his sister.
- Speaking on ITV’s Lorraine, he said he was terrified and felt he had “no control,” joking the 10 was the sum of all judges’ scores.
- Lorraine Kelly called head judge Shirley Ballas “really harsh” for a 2, with Motsi Mabuse noted for stressing King has never danced before.
- In recent interviews he reaffirmed his LA base, praised Bridget, and did not rule out marrying again, with he and Przystal set to dance next week after no week-one elimination.