Strictly’s Chris Appleton reveals sweet gift best pal Kim Kardashian gave him ahead of BBC show debut

STRICTLY Come Dancing’s Chris Appleton has revealed the stunning gift best mate Kim Kardashian sent him ahead of his BBC show debut. The 43-year-old, best known for styling the hair of a number of famous faces including Kim, Ariana Grande and Dua Lipa, gushed over the “sweetest surprise” on Instagram. Chris Appleton has revealed the sweet gift sent to him by BFF Kim Kardashian before his Strictly Come Dancing debut Credit: PA He was treated to a huge bunch of white roses from the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum Credit: Instagram/chrisappleton1 Chris, who will take to the Strictly stage next Saturday, uploaded a video of a huge bunch of white roses positioned in a matching vase on his kitchen table. He then zoomed in on a note that accompanied the blooms which read: “Break a leg! You got this XO Kim”. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! He then wrote in the caption: “The sweetest surprise,” before tagging Kim’s account. Chris then added: “I [love heart] u,” followed by another heart-shaped Emoji. Kim told her BFF to ‘break a leg’ Credit: instagram/chrisappleton1 Chris will take to the Strictly dancefloor alongside the likes of Dani Dyer and Lacey Turner Credit: PA Chris and Kim, 45, have worked together for over a decade, and have become firm friends during that time. We previously exclusively reported how the Keeping Up With the Kardashians favourite is set to join the Strictly audience to show her support for her pal. A source told us: “It was Kim who pushed him [Chris] toward Strictly – he’s had a lot of reality TV show invites in the US. “He was initially very hesitant to put himself out there as a ‘star’ but Kim argued that a successful run on the show would do more for his brand than a year of PR campaigns and huge ad budgets”. Most read in Showbiz The insider added: “She has given him free rein to talk up their friendship and has promised that if he makes the latter stages of the competition, they will come to support him”. Their bond is so strong that Kim officiated Chris’ wedding with his ex-husband White Lotus star Lukas Gage. Chris grew up in Leicester but now lives in Los Angeles – making it easier to work with his famous clients – but taking part in Strictly gives him an opportunity to be closer to home. When he was announced for the show, Chris said: “I’ve always believed that the best things happen when you take a chance and try something new. “I may know my way around a salon floor but the dance floor is a whole different story — I can’t wait to get started”. Chris will join a host of celeb favourites in the Strictly ballroom line up including Dani Dyer, Lacey Turner and Delta Goodrem. Comment now