Ore Oduba admits he cried at the thought of no longer working with Strictly Come Dancing partner Joanne Clifton
The Strictly champion admitted he was adjusting back to normal life
STRICTLY Come Dancing champion Ore Oduba admitted he cried at the realisation he would not be working with his professional dance partner Joanne Clifton now the show is over.
The presenter made the admission to Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford on Monday's This Morning as he explained how surreal it was to be the winner of the show.
Ore explained: "I actually cried a little bit at the thought of not being able to dance with my best mate as I have done for the past few months. For at least three weeks because we do have the tour - but I was devastated."
He revealed that he was delighted to have won with Joanne as he took the presenters: "I had the best teacher. Jo Clifton is a remarkable moment.
"One of the best moment of the whole experience was the day we got partnered up. I just saw something in her eyes and I thought, 'You're a winner'."
The BBC Breakfast sport presenter explained that he was finding it strange to wake up and not be learning a new dance on a Monday like he had been for the past few months.
The dancing king also praised his wife Portia for her continued support as he said: "Myself and Portia have some relaxation time planned. She is a delight, she's been my absolute rock this whole time. Without her I couldn't have done it."
The bubbly presenter admitted that he had not been able to spend as long as he had hoped with the much-desired glitterball trophy as he explained: "This isn't it, this is a bit smaller. I only got five seconds with the trophy before they whisked it away."
Ore stressed that he didn't want to win the show and was cared more about taking part while he admitted the victory was made all the more special because his parents were in attendance.
He explained: "My parents have made so many sacrifices for me. In all my life, they've never seen me do anything. So to have them there meant everything, my dad flew in from Nigeria and it was just great."
Ore even gave his approval to the suggestion that Anton Du Beke could replace retired judge Len Goodman as he stated: "It could be him. Did you seen how he led the tribute to Len? It was spectacular."
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