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Harry Aikines-Aryeetey gets emotional during first Strictly Come Dancing live show

Strictly: Harry Aikines-Aryeetey fights back tears
  • Strictly Come Dancing contestant Harry Aikines-Aryeetey became emotional after his first live performance on Saturday.
  • The Olympian and Gladiators star reflected on a past injury that had left him unsure if he would be able to walk or run.
  • He told Tess Daly after his dance that he “wasn't able to do anything like that” a year prior.
  • Aikines-Aryeetey and his professional partner, Karen Hauer, scored 19 from the judges for their cha cha.
  • Watch the video in full above.
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