Overview

• King opened his Strictly Come Dancing campaign with a cha-cha-cha alongside professional partner Jowita Przystal to Katy Perry’s California Gurls.
• During the live show he thanked girlfriend Bridget for flying roughly 5,000 miles from Los Angeles, and cameras showed her seated next to his sister Elaine.
• Judges awarded his first routine a total of 10 out of 40.
• In subsequent remarks he said the couple have been together nearly three years and responded to a question about marrying again with, “never say never again.”
• Viewers on X reacted with surprise and discussion after his on-air acknowledgment of the relationship.