Strictly Come Dancing star Ross King’s new girlfriend made an appearance on last night’s show, having travelled 5,000 miles to watch him compete.

The TV showbiz correspondent, 63, made his BBC dancing debut on Saturday night’s Strictly, performing the cha-cha-cha with pro partner Jowita Przystał to Katy Perry’s 2010 hit California Gurls, and his new partner Bridget had a front row seat to the action.

After bagging 10 out of 40 points for his spirited efforts, Ross shouted out Bridget for making the journey to see him.

‘It’s so lovely that my girlfriend Bridget flew over 5,000 miles to come watch,’ Ross said before hinting he might not last long in the competition.

‘I said to her, “You have to come because there might not be many of these”,’ he joked, before the camera panned to Bridget

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