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Vicky Pattison Gets Emotional on It Takes Two After Surprise Message From Her Father

The Strictly contestant prepares an American Smooth to Total Eclipse of the Heart following a Cheryl‑endorsed 33/40 in Icons Week.

Overview

  • During the Oct. 29 It Takes Two episode, Pattison fought back tears after a recorded message from her dad, John, praising her progress.
  • Pattison and partner Kai Widdrington confirmed their next routine will be the American Smooth to Bonnie Tyler’s Total Eclipse of the Heart on Nov. 1.
  • Their Icons Week Couple’s Choice tribute to Cheryl’s Fight For This Love earned 33 out of 40, with head judge Shirley Ballas calling it Pattison’s best dance so far.
  • Cheryl sent a congratulatory video message after the performance, which Pattison described as a career highlight across her podcast and social posts.
  • Pattison says nerves and anxiety have marked her Strictly journey but insists she is improving, as Widdrington praised her week‑to‑week progress.