Strictly fans left in tears at ‘magical tribute’ to Dame Maggie Smith
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left in tears as the show paid tribute to Dame Maggie Smith, who died last week. She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.” Tess Daly introduced the performance as part of Movie Week, paying tribute to Smith as she said, “We lost a true icon of cinema” and introduced a “magical tribute” by Miranda star Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola. The effort, passion and precision makes it a 10 from me!” Show paid tribute to a ‘true icon of cinema’ Judges were also left impressed by the performance as they received one of the highest scores of the night. “Maggie Smith would LOATHE being immortalised in a Harry Potter dance on Strictly,” joked one person.
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