Tony Adams dedicates dance to 'everyone that saved my life' after swearing apology
Tony Adams apologised for swearing on Strictly Come Dancing before breaking down as he admitted it had been an "emotional night".
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Strictly Come Dancing's Tony Adams apologised for swearing after he got lost in the moment following his successful American Smooth routine. After receiving praise from Craig Revel Horwood, Tony went to walk off before swearing when he realised he hadn't heard from Motsi Mabuse. The footballing legend apologised to Claudia Winkleman for the mistake before breaking down as he reflected on the positive comments from the judges.
Tess Daly had to jump in once a visibly emotional Tony celebrated his impressive comments from the judges.
After he received some glittering praise from the notoriously hard to please Craig the footballer shouted: "Oh s***."
Before the scores were revealed, Claudia Winkleman quickly apologised for the ex-Arsenal man's bad language.
Following his own apology he said he'd like to dedicate his dance, "to all the friends who have been involved in his recovery," before being choked up, adding: "Oh it's been an emotional night hasn't it!"
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In the excitement of Craig's comment, Tony forgot he hadn't heard from Motsi before realising his mistake.
Before the scores were revealed, Claudia Winkleman quickly apologised for the ex-Arsenal man's bad language.
The presenter said: "I would like to apologise if there was anything fruity in the language area."
Tony interjected: "I'm sorry, I do apologise, I was so excited Claudia."
Following his own apology he said he'd like to dedicate his dance, "to all the friends who have been involved in his recovery," before being choked up, adding: "Oh here we go it's been an emotional night hasn't it!"
He also said the dance was for "everyone that saved my life and made me want to live again."
The emotional contestant lost his breath again before exclaiming, "Oh dear it's tough isn't it!"
After the judges scores flew in to rapturous applause from the audience, all of his fellow dancers began joyfully chanting Tony's name.
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The head judge said: "I wasn't expecting that, I mean you totally stepped out of your comfort zone.
"I mean last week it was pure comedy and everyone could enjoy it and this week you put on your serious hat.
"Not all of the footwork was great, but there was a good effort in the footwork."