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Not who he seemed

Cuddled together on the sofa, my family and I tapped our feet to the Strictly theme tune.

I loved Saturday nights. Every week, my mum Sandra and sister Lexie got together with the kids and me.

The winter nights when Strictly was on were our favourite times.

We’d get a takeaway, then moan when Craig Revel Horwood had a go at our favourite celeb.

‘I don’t think he’s that bad,’ Lexie laughed.

‘You’ve got a soft spot for Craig,’ Mum scoffed, and my sister blushed.

Rolling my eyes,

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