BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Nigel Harman has shared a lengthy post after being accused of storming off the set in Blackpool. Nigel was left fuming with himself after he and Katya Jones closed the show, only to receive underwhelming feedback and scores from viewers.

In footage circulating on Twitter, now X, he is seen darting backstage within seconds of the BBC cameras stopping shooting on Saturday night. BBC EastEnders star Nigel has now broken his silence, telling Strictly Come Dancing fans: "We are continuing our focus on emotions this week. Today’s meditation explores how practising gratitude regularly can help cultivate a more positive mindset and increase feelings of well-being and contentment.

"Let’s find a comfortable position…..closing the eyes or lowering the gaze….. Allowing yourself to settle and taking a full breath; in for five, then out for five. Do this a couple of times and when you are ready filling the body with a half-smile of kindness. Imagining a warm, glowing feeling in the chest, growing through the belly and down to your feet, radiating throughout the body.

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"Ask yourself, “What am I grateful for today?” Don’t overthink it, it doesn’t need to be deep, it can be family, friends, or a favourite walk or mug. Just something that brings a little smile or comfort. Bring this image or person to mind and notice how it feels in the body, using a curious, kind attention.

"Allowing this positive feeling of gratitude to fill the entire being. And when you’re ready, opening the eyes. Trying to think about all the things you are grateful for can help bring awareness as you go through the day. Don’t worry if you find this hard initially, asking the question is a good start. Over time you will notice there are things to be grateful for everywhere.

"N x." He signed off by saying: "I encourage you to share below, our gratitude can spread through this chat and out into the world." In reply, a fan said: "I’m grateful for the reminder to be grateful as it’s so easy for me to get stuck in my head and forget that even if things aren’t how I’d like I do have the tools to start work. Thank you for the reminder- it’s so easy to fear the worst on a Monday!"