Strictly’s Amy Dowden’s gushing tribute to partner Karim Zeroual ahead of final
Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has penned a touching tribute to her dance partner Karim Zeroual ahead of tonight's final.
Taking to Instagram , Amy talked about how proud she was of her CBBC star partner Karim.
Alongside a photo of the pair of them at the Daily Mirror Pride Of Britain Awards, Amy wrote: "I can’t even explain all the emotions im feeling today but for sure one is PROUD!
" @karim__zeroual my dear friend im bursting with pride right now! Thank you for the best few months!
"You are a superstar as I keep telling you! I can’t wait to perform with you tonight in the grand final and share this very special moment with you!
"A moment we both dreamed of since growing up watching the show! It may be #teamdowzer last 2019 live show together but its just the beginning of a beautiful friendship!!!! …️ you’ve worked so hard, go out and enjoy yourself!!!!"
Fans commented in droves wishing the pair the best of luck for tonight's final.
They will go head to head against EastEnders actress Emma Barton and her partner Anton du Beke, and Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher and his partner Oti Mabuse.
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Karim was left in tears yesterday after watching an emotional family video on It Takes Two.
He was given tissues to wipe away the tears by presenter Rylan Clark-Neal.
Amy also started welling up after listening to Karim's mum, sister and nephews reveal how proud they are of Karim.
After watching the VT, Karim said: "It's been everything. It's only been now that – because we work so hard and have so much fun – it's only times when I see that where it's like, whoa. It's a lot. Sorry.
"It would mean everything [to win]. To have come this far and made my nephews proud, my mum and Amy – I've won. I couldn't be happier. These are happy tears."
In the clip, Karim's mum, Carol, confessed he had always been a "little cutie" in her eyes.
She explained: "It always brings the biggest smile to my face watching him.
"It makes my heart melt. I thought he was amazing.
"The couples' choice contemporary was very emotional. I think he's just ready to go and reach the stars now."
Strictly Come Dancing 2019 concludes on Saturday night at 7:05PM on BBC One
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