Key Highlights
- GMB’s Charlotte Hawkins revealed she burst into tears at work after being voted out of Strictly Come Dancing.
- The incident occurred during the fifth series of Strictly in 2017 when both Hawkins and her professional dance partner, Brendan Cole, were eliminated.
- Charlotte’s colleagues were well aware of her disappointment as she returned to work covering the show.
- Hawkins has since become a patron of the MND Association, continuing the legacy of Rob Burrow in raising awareness for motor neurone disease.
GMB’s Charlotte Hawkins Opens Up About Heartbreaking Moment at Work
Good Morning Britain (GMB) presenter Charlotte Hawkins has spoken candidly about a moment that left her in tears during her time on ITV’s Strictly Come Dancing. The incident, which took place during the fifth series of the show in 2017 when both she and her professional dance partner, Brendan Cole, were eliminated, has been shared by Hawkins as part of a joint interview with Susanna Reid and Kate Garraway on Woman & Home.
Hawkins described returning to work after the Strictly results with a heavy heart. “I watched first episode of Strictly – BBC made huge mistake after change,” she said, referring to a comment on social media that reflected her disappointment at the show’s changes.
The Emotional Return to Work
According to fellow GMB host Kate Garraway, “I remember coming into work and asking how Charlotte was, and she said fine. But then I went to make some tea, came back, and she just burst into tears.” Hawkins added, “It’s all coming back now… It was incredibly hard when I got voted out.”
The incident is a stark reminder of the emotional impact that Strictly Come Dancing can have on its participants. While some contestants, like Susanna Reid’s partner Kevin Clifton, found success, Hawkins and Brendan Cole did not make it to the final.
A Commitment to Raising Awareness
Hawkins has since become a patron of the MND Association, continuing the work started by Rob Burrow. She explained her motivation: “It’s horrific that in this day and age, there aren’t treatments that can help people. I speak to the experts, and they are making progress.
It will hopefully just take a final push to bring everything together, to find a cure, which will give people who have MND something which they don’t currently have – hope.” This dedication is part of her ongoing efforts to support those affected by motor neurone disease.
Hawkins’ experience on Strictly Come Dancing and subsequent work with the MND Association highlight the emotional and social impact of reality TV shows. Her openness about such a personal moment underscores the human side behind the glitz and glamour of television entertainment.
