BBC Strictly Come Dancing viewers say 'thank you' over JB Gill move moments after semi-final routine

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left saying 'thank you' after a sweet move for JB Gill just moments after his first semi-final routine. It was quite the night for the JLS star as he performed in the show's semi-final.

It was the penultimate week of the BBC One dance contest on Saturday night (December 7) and the five remaining couples had to perform two dances each.

After Tasha Ghouri and Aljaz Skorjanec kicked off the night, it was then time for JB and his professional dance partner Lauren Oakley to take to the floor.

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He began by scoring 39 points out of a possible 40 after being praised for an "absolutely amazing" performance, a paso doble to Requiem For A Tower by Clint Mansell.

Judge Motsi Mabuse said of their dance: "The pressure is on, but the pressure we didn’t feel on you, because that dance was absolutely amazing. That was the best birthday present you could give yourself. I love the momentum in that. I love the strength in that."

Anton Du Beke also told the singer and presenter: "You embodied the narrative through the dance, through what you were doing, and through your commitment to the story of the dance."

As JB and Lauren then headed to the 'Clauditorium' where they recieved their scores from the judges, JB was surprised with a cake with his face on it from his former dance partner Amy Dowden and professional Kai Widdrington while his co-stars burt out into a rendition of 'Happy Birthday'.

And the moment was one that Strictly viewers were quick to prais on social media. @strictlylina said: "Amy bringing jb the cake thank you strictly for keeping our team #strictly." @Mofoman360 commented: "How