Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly was brought to tears after the BBC dance show paid an emotional tribute to former host, the late Bruce Forsyth, back in 2017
Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly broke down in tears after an emotional tribute to the late Bruce Forsyth. Bruce, who hosted the BBC dance show from 2004 to 2013 alongside Tess, died in August 2017 aged 89 following a long-term illness.
At the time, viewers took to social media to say they'd also been brought to tears, with one writing: "OF COURSE I'M NOT CRYING WHILE WATCHING THE BRUCIE TRIBUTE ON STRICTLY." Someone else said: "Crying because brucie will be proud; bruce should be here watching everyone performing live #StrictlyComeDancing2017," while a third added: "Just watching #Strictly's tribute to #Brucie. No I'm not crying, there's something in my eye.
Following the news of his death, Tess shared a personal tribute to her friend and colleague. In a heartfelt statement posted on X, formerly Twitter, she wrote: “There are no words to describe how heartbroken I am to be told the saddest news that my dear friend Sir Bruce Forsyth has passed away...
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