Ross King has left Strictly fans speechless as his glamorous new girlfriend made her first appearance on the show.

The showbiz correspondent, 63, made his BBC dance debut on Saturday night, performing the cha-cha-cha with professional partner Jowita to Katy Perry‘s California Gurls.

While he didn’t top the leaderboard, Ross earned a total of 10 points out of 40.

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After the performance, he gave a heartfelt shoutout to his girlfriend for flying over to watch him in the audience.

He said: ‘It’s so lovely that my girlfriend Bridget flew over 5,000 miles to come watch.

‘I said to her, ‘You have to come because there might not be many of these.”

Ross King has left Strictly fans speechless as his glamorous new girlfriend made her first appearance on the show
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Ross King has left Strictly fans speechless as his glamorous new girlfriend made her first appearance on the show

The showbiz correspondent, 63, made his BBC dance debut on Saturday night, performing the cha-cha-cha with professional partner Jowita to Katy Perry 's California Gurls
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The showbiz correspondent, 63, made his BBC dance debut on Saturday night, performing the cha-cha-cha with professional partner Jowita to Katy Perry ‘s California Gurls

Ross' girlfriend Bridget flew over 5,000 miles to watch him make his debut on the dance show
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Ross’ girlfriend Bridget flew over 5,000 miles to watch him make his debut on the dance show

The cameras then caught a glimpse of Bridget looking stunning in a strapless black dress next to his sister Elaine.

Fans were quick to react on X (formerly Twitter), sharing their surprise at his glam girlfriend.

They penned: ‘Did Ross King just say girlfriend ??? Ummm #strictly’,

‘I’m so glad other people had the same reaction I did to Ross having a girlfriend #strictly’,

‘Ross has a girlfriend !!! Secondly she looks like his grandaughter! #Strictly’,

‘Can we all just talk about Ross’s girlfriend ?! Does he have a lot of money? #Strictly’,

‘Ross King saying his girlfriend is in the audience #strictly’,

‘Ross King has a GIRLFRIEND ?! #Strictly.’


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Fans were quick to react on X (formerly Twitter), sharing their surprise at his glam girlfriend

Fans were quick to react on X (formerly Twitter), sharing their surprise at his glam girlfriend

Ross King was confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing last month
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Ross King was confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing last month

Ross, who is originally from Scotland, now lives in Los Angeles.

He first left the UK in favour of LA in 2000 when he became the showbiz correspondent for GMTV, a role which he stayed in until 2010.

He went on to secure a number of presenting jobs including one role as a weather man for local station KTLA, which he bagged after beating 5,000 other entrants in a competition launched by the channel.

The TV personality went on to star in a number of films, his first being The Day After Tomorrow, before going on to feature in Half Past Dead, Cruel Game, Do It For Uncle Manny, Trust Me, Young Hercules and Who’s Your Caddy.

Aside from his career, Ross married actress Charley, born Helen Charlotte Way, in 1999, but they went their separate ways in 2006. They never had children.

She is known for her roles in Chicago, The Producers, and Controlled Chaos, performing on both the West End and on Broadway.

Ross was first married actress Charley, born Helen Charlotte Way, in 1999, but they went their separate ways in 2006. They never had children (pictured in 2023)
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Ross was first married actress Charley, born Helen Charlotte Way, in 1999, but they went their separate ways in 2006. They never had children (pictured in 2023)

Ross later married Brianna Deutsch in 2015, with showbiz friends such as Gerard Butler, Patsy Palmer, Jackie Collins, and Gary Barlow attending the cerem

 Lorraine star Ross King’s private life in Hollywood after split from second wife

Take That star Gary was also enlisted to perform at their glitzy nuptials.

The pair quietly split in 2022 after seven years of marriage, however they are said to have remained friends.

A source told The Sun at the time: ‘The pair have remained amicable and still run in the same circles, they just realised they weren’t on the same page romantically any more.

‘Ross loves living in Hollywood and has been throwing himself into work and writing novels.’

Daily Mail contacted a representative for Ross at the time.

Ross previously spoke out about his relationship with Brianna, who is 22 years his junior, telling the Daily Record: ‘She’s beautiful and I know I’m punching well, well above my weight.

‘The age difference has never been an issue. I want to have kids too. I’m not worried about being an older dad. I’m a big family man.

During his time in the US, Ross has married twice, he wed actress Charley in 1999 before moving on with Brianna Deutsch in 2015, however they have now split (pictured with Brianna in 2014)
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During his time in the US, Ross has married twice, he wed actress Charley in 1999 before moving on with Brianna Deutsch in 2015, however they have now split (pictured with Brianna in 2014)

‘I still get homesick for my mum and sister in Scotland and come back as often as possible. But I get up every day and from my house in the hills I look out across the Hollywood sign.

‘It always makes me smile. I’m a kid from Knightswood in Glasgow. It still feels like a fairy tale.’

In 2023, Ross reunited with his first wife Charley at BAFTA Annual Burns Bash, held at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows in LA.

The ITV Hollywood correspondent put on a jovial display with the actress, with the former couple posing together for a photo at the event.