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Jarrod Bowen Supports Partner Dani Dyer on "Strictly Come Dancing"

Footballer Jarrod Bowen made a rare public appearance to support his wife Dani Dyer during her performance on "Strictly Come Dancing."

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Jarrod Bowen Supports Partner Dani Dyer on "Strictly Come Dancing"

Dani Dyer was accompanied by her husband, footballer Jarrod Bowen, during her recent appearance on the television show "Strictly Come Dancing." The West Ham player, 29, was present in the audience, cheering on Dyer alongside her mother, Joanne Mas.

Dyer, 30, performed a Foxtrot to "Beauty and the Beast" with her professional dance partner, Nikita Kuzmin. For the performance, Dyer was costumed as Belle, wearing a yellow ballgown, while Kuzmin appeared as the Beast. A pre-recorded segment showed Kuzmin visiting Dyer's home as a Disney princess, interacting with her twin daughters, Summer and Star, aged three, and her five-year-old son, Santiago.

Viewers on social media platform X noted Bowen's presence, describing it as a rare public appearance for him. Comments included humorous remarks about Kuzmin's costume and expressions of support for Dyer.

Dyer has previously addressed speculation about the "Strictly curse," a phenomenon where romantic relationships are said to be negatively affected by participation in the show. She stated that Bowen is "so excited" and "so supportive" of her involvement, adding that she is fortunate to have his backing.

Dyer and Bowen married in a ceremony last year at The Langley Hotel in Buckinghamshire. Dyer wore a Suzanne Neville gown valued at approximately £10,000.

During the competition, Dyer received a score of 23 for her Foxtrot. Judge Motsi Mabuse described the dance as "beautiful and very elegant" but advised Dyer to improve her spinning technique after she appeared off-balance. The previous week, Dyer scored 22 points for her Samba, bringing her total to 45 points over the two weeks. Their initial dance was to Zara's "Lush Life."

Dyer's father, actor Danny Dyer, was also in attendance, seated in the front row of the audience.


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