BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Pete Wicks supported by Jowita Przystal after 'emotional' four-word vow to fans

Pete Wicks has been flooded with support, including by Jowita Przystal after making a vow to fans following his latest Strictly Come Dancing appearance.

The former The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE) star was left disheartened following his latest performance in the ballroom. After a 'tough week', Pete and Jowita's latest routine didn't quite go their way as they opened the live show on Saturday night (November 2).

Dressed as the late Freddie Mercury for the show's first-ever 'Icons Week', podcast host and reality star Pete performed to a salsa to Queen's Another One Bites the Dust alongside his pro dance partner.

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After their salsa, Pete, who could be heard repeatedly telling dance partner Jowita "I’m sorry" to which she replied "it’s ok". But soon after they landed at the bottom of the leaderboard with 22 out of a possible 40 points.

It was then confirmed during Sunday night's (November 3) results show that Pete and Jowita had made it through to week eight of the hit dance show despite their rocky night on the dance floor and Pete has now spoken out.

Taking to social media alongside a string of epic snaps in which he could be seen channelling Freddie, the 36-year-old said: "I don’t even know what to say…I’m very humbled and a bit overwhelmed. It wasn’t a good night for me and I know just how lucky I am to still be part of the show but thank you everyone."

"@jowitaprzystal worked so hard last week and there is no way I would have ever made it this far without her." It is then when he vowed: "I will bounce back," before adding: "This week is a gonna be a bit of an emotional one for me and your support means so much."

Jowita was quick to respond, writing: "You make me proud everyday and for me you’re a winner already. This week will be special." And the Polish dancer also took to her own Instagram page to share her gratefulness for fans' support and to heap praise on her celebrity dance partner. "Words cannot describe how grateful we are for your support," she began.

"It has been one of the hardest weeks, in many aspects… but we didn’t give up, we were fighting till the end. @p_wicks01 I’m so proud of you and that night you proved that you’re growing as a dancer in every way. Sometimes we make mistakes, and it’s ok, what matters is how we are gonna pick up ourselves. It’s easy to give up, but to keep going is brave. New week, new dance, new start and this one will be very special."

Responding, Pete wrote in the comments: "You’re dragging me through and I’m so grateful - couldn’t have asked for a better partner." But Jowita was quick to reassure him, writing back: "We are doing this together! Without you nothing is possible! It’s us! Team Pete and Jowita."