STRICTLY Come Dancing star Graeme Swann has dedicated this week's performance to his Warrington grandparents.
Speaking on BBC Two Strictly spin-off show It Takes Two, the former England cricketer said dancing to the waltz with partner Oti Mabuse will be emotional.
The pair will be dancing to Engelbert Humperdinck's The Last Waltz on Saturday after making it through last week's dance-off.
Graeme said: "When I joined Strictly, I really wanted to do a waltz.
"It was my nan and granddad's favourite song and I can remember them being in the kitchen in a two-up two-down in Warrington dancing in the kitchen."
I can’t wait to dance “the last waltz” by the brilliantly named Engleburt Humperdinck with @OtiMabuse on Saturday @bbcstrictly it reminds me of my beautiful late grandparents in their kitchen when I was a little un. It’s a gorgeous song 😊🕺🏼💃
— Graeme Swann (@Swannyg66) October 30, 2018
I’m glad I wasn’t the only one! 🙂@OtiMabuse https://t.co/yAWfoaV8y3
— Graeme Swann (@Swannyg66) October 29, 2018
Warrington Wolves fan Graeme, who penned the foreword to Lee Briers autobiography referring to him as the ‘Messi of rugby league', will be hoping the judges are kind on Saturday after his second lowest score of the series last week.
Professional dance partner Oti said: "We just need to make sure we know the steps because he gets so emotional every time he talks about his nan.
"You can see the tears.
"We want people to see that and show you're enjoying the dance."
Tune in to see Graeme and Oti on Strictly Come Dancing on BBC One at 7.05pm
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