Strictly fans were left 'sobbing' as Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink dedicated his dance to his late mother.

The former footballer, 53, took to the dancefloor on Saturday night with his couple's choice paying homage to his home country of Suriname.

The song chosen for the dance paid tribute to his wife Natalie's parents, as well as Jimmy's mum - who he revealed passed away a few years ago.

In the VT ahead of their performance, Natalie got teary as she spoke about her husband's relationship with his mum.

'I had a really really good relationship with my mum,' Jimmy said. 'Mum passed away a few years ago.'

His wife Natalie added: 'He was raised by his mum only, he's the youngest of six. And I think he always saw his mum [wife breaks down], sorry ...

Strictly fans were left 'sobbing' as Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink dedicated his dance to his late mother on the anniversary of her death

The former footballer, 53, took to the dancefloor on Saturday night with his couple's choice paying homage to his home country of Suriname

'He saw how hard his mum worked and that gave him the work ethic he has today.'

Jimmy added: 'My family is the most important thing. When I look at them I see that I am blessed, I am lucky.

'I live for them. I will never forget where I came from. I will always be humble about it. I am very grateful of what I have.'

Strictly viewers were emotional as Jimmy spoke about his mum, writing: 'Jimmy is such a sweetheart and everything this show is about,';

'Jimmy your mom would be so proud of you. what a beautiful story,'; 'Sobbing at Jimmy VT,';

'Jimmy's VT [heartbroken emoji],'; 'This is how couples choice should be! A song and style of dance that actually means something to Jimmy! #Strictly love these two.'

Elsewhere on Saturday night's show Karen Carney kicked off week four in style with her dance partner Carlos Gu.

The song chosen for the dance paid tribute to his wife Natalie's parents, as well as Jimmy's mum - who he revealed passed away a few years ago

'I had a really really good relationship with my mum,' Jimmy said. 'Mum passed away a few years ago'

In the VT ahead of their performance, Natalie got teary as she spoke about her husband's relationship with his mum

The former footballer, 38, has been impressing the judges and the viewers at home alongside her professional dance partner Carlos.

Taking to the dance floor once again, the duo delivered a high-energy Quickstep, while Dave Arch led the live band.

The routine was fast-paced and full of intricate footwork, with Karen demonstrating her impressive skills throughout the performance.

However, just before the routine came to an end, Karen lost her footing on her dress during a spin, causing her to slip.

Despite the unexpected stumble, she quickly regained her composure, continuing the dance until the end.

When it came to the judges' opinion, Motsi Mabuse said: 'Karen, you looked elegant, you looked on rhythm, you were fast, you had a bit of sass.

'I love the attack. You look more settled now. I think the first time you did the ballroom dances you were a little bit, 'oh, where am I?'

Strictly viewers were emotional as Jimmy spoke about his mum, writing: 'Jimmy is such a sweetheart and everything this show is about'

'But now on the dancefloor, you have everything: shiny, bright smile, attack.

'And a beautiful, beautiful, beautiful ending with a Charleston. There was a slip on the dress, but I forgive that. That was grand.'

Following the judges' comments, it was then time for them to give their scores.

Craig gave a six, Motsi a seven, Shirley a seven, and Anton a seven. This meant that Karen and Carlos finished with a total score of 27.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink dedicates dance to his late mother