Russell Crowe makes surprise Strictly Come Dancing cameo to support Tom Fletcher

The big-screen Javert appeared during Musicals Week via video call.

Russell Crowe on Strictly

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Published: Saturday, 20 November 2021 at 7:36 pm

It might be Musicals Week, but we didn't see this cameo coming – none other than Russell Crowe made a brief appearance on Strictly Come Dancing this week.

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Crowe appeared via a pre-recorded video message to voice his support for Tom Fletcher.

Tom and his professional partner Amy Dowden danced to On My Own from Les Miserables and while their routine received a mixed reaction from the judges, who criticised the lack of emotion in the routine and awarded a total of 31 points.

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But the McFly star was buoyed by a surprise message from Crowe, who of course played Javert in the 2021 film version of Les Miserables.

"I hear you’ve succumbed to your passion for dancing and I also hear you’re doing very well," said Crowe, offering words of support to the pair.

"The bottom line is – all the best, mate. Good luck with it, have fun."

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Maybe Russell himself could be convinced to take to join the Strictly Come Dancing line-up for 2022? We would like to see it.

Earlier in the night, AJ Odudu earned a near-perfect score of 38 after she and partner Kai Widdrington impressed the judges with a stylish waltz to the song Edelweiss from The Sound of Music.

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Morgan Jeffery

Morgan Jeffery

Morgan Jeffery is as a TV and Film expert and has appeared on BBC Breakfast, BBC Radio 5 Live and Sky Atlantic.

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