Strictly’s Chris Appleton reveals pal Kim Kardashian’s brutal response to his first dance

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Chris Appleton has revealed what pal Kim Kardashian thought about his first dance. Kim is clearly excited about Chris ­taking part in the BBC One dance contest. Strictly Come Dancing star Chris Appleton has revealed what pal Kim Kardashian thought about his dancing Credit: Magic FM Kim could be scoring Chris in the ballroom soon, as she’s said to be desperate for a front-row seat Credit: instagram/chrisappleton1 Commenting on an Instagram snap of her pal in his sequins recently, she wrote: “OMG OMG You’re gonna kill it!!!” She’s also shared her thoughts on his dancing skills, after the launch show on Saturday night. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! Chris, 43, attended the WellChild Awards this week alongside dance partner Amy Dowden. When asked about Kim by Magic Radio, he said: “’It’s been lovely. She sent me a beautiful arrangement of flowers and she didn’t have to do that. And she’s been asking me how I’ve been getting on…” Amy then interjected, saying: “She did score you a two when she watched your dance though.” Chris was quick to add: “Well, she did at first, but then she scored me an eight, and eight and two equals ten so I’m going to take it as a ten.” And Kim could be scoring Chris live in the ballroom soon, as she’s said to be desperate for a front-row seat. The reality star, who is one of Chris’s closest friends and clients, hopes to pop along to Elstree Studios in Herts to see him on the dancefloor. Most read in TV Chris will be dancing with Amy Dowden on this year’s Strictly Credit: PA Chris is the man behind most of Kim’s stunning hair looks Credit: instagram/chrisappleton1 A source said of the reality star and Skims shapewear boss: “Kim is so proud of Chris and she’s in touch with him a lot. “She opened her UK flagship shop in London at the end of July and is trying to coincide a visit to the store with watching Chris in action at Elstree.” Strictly danced back onto screens on Saturday night, and not everyone was pleased with the launch night twist. Usually, celebrities and professionals discover their partner ahead of the launch show. But everyone discovered their pairings this time during specially choreographed routines. The celebrity line-up was split into groups of five and partnerships were confirmed on the dance floor. Not all viewers were impressed, as they shared their opinions on social media. One person wrote on X: “Yes, as much as I’d like to watch musical chairs on a Saturday evening, I think I’d rather watch eggs boil #Strictly.” Another penned: “wtf is this Change Partners s***e? #strictly.” A third commented: “Nah this is just like the 5 chair challenge from XFactor, purely for ‘entertainment value’ when the outcomes have been decided long before…#strictly.” A fourth remarked: “Shirley is as confused as us.” A fifth chimed in: “They might have well have done the couple reveal the old way – as it’s all been decided beforehand anyway.” Comment now