Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left emotional as they noticed several former stars in the audience during the semi-final

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left feeling emotional as several eliminated stars returned to the ballroom.

The beloved BBC dance show made its return on Saturday evening (December 13), with presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcoming the remaining four couples for the semi-final.

Judges Shirley Ballas , Anton Du Beke, Motsi Mabuse, and Craig Revel Horwood were poised to deliver their verdicts ahead of next week's grand finale.

As the programme kicked off, Strictly fans became overwhelmed with emotion upon catching sight of former contestants Ellie Goldstein and Stefan Dennis amongst the spectators, with AJ Odudu also in attendance.

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