Ross King of Strictly Come Dancing Draws Popular Thunderbirds Comparison After Recent Appearance
Ross King, a celebrity participant in the popular BBC One dance contest Strictly Come Dancing, made waves during the show’s third week. He appeared in a dramatic performance inspired by the iconic series Thunderbirds Are Go. His routine featured King dancing a paso doble alongside his professional partner, Jowita Przystal, during the show’s annual Movie Week special.
Ross King’s Performance
On October 11, 2023, King donned a classic blue Thunderbird costume, complete with striking jet black hair and dramatic bushy eyebrows. Jowita, his dance partner, matched him with a striking blonde wig. Their performance garnered a total score of 19 points, marking a significant improvement from their previous scores.
Judges’ Feedback
- Shirley Ballas praised King for giving “1,000%” during his performance, encouraging him to feel proud of his progress.
- Anton Du Beke highlighted King as the “most improved” dancer of the week.
Fan Reactions
While the judges were impressed, fans took to social media to share their thoughts. Many noted that King resembled another television personality, Jonathan Ross, prompting playful comments:
- @absolutelyamyyy remarked on King’s likeness to Ross.
- @thepromisedsoul humorously referred to King’s dual appearances on reality TV.
- @graciesjareau echoed the resemblance sentiment.
Strictly Highlights
The episode featured a Wicked-inspired dance from the professional dancers, with Cynthia Erivo serving as the first guest mentor. Also noteworthy was Lewis Cope, a former Emmerdale actor, who topped the leaderboard with an impressive score of 37 points for his paso doble. Cope danced to The Plaza of Execution from The Mask of Zorro, achieving the first 10 of the season.
Amber Davies, a former Love Island winner, followed closely behind, scoring 35 points for her American Smooth dance to Sixteen Going on Seventeen from The Sound of Music.
This week’s episode of Strictly Come Dancing showcased not only the contestants’ growth but also the lively fan engagement that accompanies such iconic performances.
