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Strictly Come Dancing fans are left in tears after launch episode ends with a tribute to Hairy Biker Dave Myers and dancer Robin Windsor - who both passed away earlier this year
The dancing show returned for its 22nd series on Saturday, but it was a touching tribute to late alumni Dave and Robin that left viewers reeling.
Speaking in June, Karen admitted Dave's zest for life had an impact that lasted long after their week seven exit during the eleventh series of the long-running staple. Asked about her favourite celebrity dance partners on Tuesday's edition of Good Morning Britain, she said: 'I love them all but one that is very close to my heart is Dave Myers, who I absolutely adored. TV chef Dave - who started out as a make up artist specialising in prosthetics - passed away on February 28 at the age of 66, two years after he revealed he was undergoing treatment for an unspecified type of cancer
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