Strictly star supported by co-stars as heartbroken dancer reveals death of beloved family member
STRICTLY Come Dancing star Lauren Oakley has been left heartbroken following the death of her beloved grandma.
The pro dancer, 32, shared the sad news last night, revealing her ‘biggest fan’ had passed away.
Sharing a series of videos of them together, she wrote: “In my heart forever and always.
“When I dance, you’ll be there. My biggest fan. I’ll miss you every day.”
Her famous friends and fellow dancers rushed to show her their support and send their best wishes.
Nikita Kuzmin commented: “Sending so much love Laurs.”
Neil Jones wrote: “Sending you and your family all my love.”
Gorka Marquez added: “Sending you lots of love.”
And Giovanni Pernice posted a series of love hearts for her.
His support comes after she shared her alliance to him following a difficult few weeks, which has seen him face allegations from his former celebrity dance partner, Amanda Abbington, after she quit the show.
However, Lauren made it clear that she backs Giovanni, despite the accusations.
Taking to Instagram, Lauren shared a snap of the pair dancing as she rocked a red silk dress.
She captioned the picture with a kiss emoji before the word: “…soon,” alluding to the pair’s upcoming tour.
Lauren joined Strictly in 2022 and said at the time: “I’ve grown up watching Strictly, always hoping that one day I could be part of the best show on television, doing what I love the most.
“Now that it’s happening, it doesn’t seem real. I can’t wait to start this new sequined adventure and join this incredible family.”
Lauren didn’t get a celebrity partner in the first series, but was paired with Krishnan Guru-Murthy in the last one.