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Nikita outlined: \u201cI\u2019m dedicating this one to my mum because she is like the single woman in my life, she brought me and my sister up on her own.\u201d<\/p>\n
She told host Janette Manrara: \u201cSo this one is going out to all the single parents out there that has done everything for their kids and I feel like this is like the perfect tribute to my mum.\u201d<\/p>\n
“What a lovely sentiment,” Janette replied, while Gorka added: “All the strong women \u2013 yes to strong women and men.”<\/p>\n
When asked how she would channel \u201cQueen B\u201d herself with the dance, Nikita explained: \u201cI feel like I\u2019ve got to bring out my inner Sasha Fierce. I feel like whenever you listen to a diva like Beyonce you\u2019ve just to bring it. It just comes out.\u201d<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n The radio presenter is also keen to embrace her own independence while dancing to the hit song.<\/p>\n When describing Beyonce she affirmed: \u201cShe is so sassy, she\u2019s got the attitude, she\u2019s an independent woman, that\u2019s what I feel like I am \u2013 independent woman.\u201d<\/p>\n She also pointed out that her dance is not just for all the single parents out there but women more generally. \u201cIt\u2019s for the girls and I\u2019m a proper girls\u2019 girl. This one is all about the ladies this week.\u201d<\/p>\n Nikita and Gorka came fourteenth on the leaderboard last Saturday night with 18 points out of 40 after they performed a Waltz to Whitney Houston\u2019s Run To You.<\/p>\n Fans will need to tune in to see how they fare with their Beyonce-inspired Charleston this Saturday night.<\/p>\n Sunday also marks the return of the results show where the bottom two celebrities will have to face one another in the dance-off.<\/p>\n The judge’s scores over the last two weeks will be combined with viewer votes to determine who will face one another before the judges have the final say on who stays and who leaves.<\/p>\n
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