Strictly's AJ Odudu took her dancing partner Kai Widdrington on a tour of her home town of Blackburn.
On tonight's Strictly Come Dancing shown on BBC One, audiences got a behind the scenes look at where AJ grew up and heard from her family.
Introducing her town she said: "This is a gorgeous view of my entire home town Blackburn. This town means so much to me.
"I am really proud to be a Lancashire lass from Blackburn.
"I have taken the work ethic and grit and determination of that town and I have carried that through with me where ever I go."
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She went on to describe where she grew up with her five brothers, two sisters and parents in a 'small little terrace'.
She said: "We didn't grow up with a lot financially but we were a family, always.
"I am really grateful for that."
AJ took a short walk along Ribble Street where she grew up and below also went to Blackburn Rovers
On the show itself, AJ Odudu performed a couple’s choice routine with partner Kai Widdrington.
Craig Revel Horwood said: “I think you did brilliantly, that routine is so very, very difficult, it’s about 10 completely different styles of dance.”
Cynthia Erivo told her: “I was extremely proud of you, that must have been completely difficult. I love you so much and I think that was completely wonderful.”
Shirley Ballas also praised her, saying: “For me it was an ultimate performance.”
They were given a total score of 36.
You can watch the latest show here
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