Strictly Come Dancing Fan Raves About Nigel Harman As He Calls The Actor 'sex On Legs' After Romantic Viennese Waltz With Katya Jones

After topping the Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard last week, Nigel Harman and Katya Jones have returned with a romantic show.

And when they danced the Viennese waltz under the glitter ball to “Until I Found You” by Stephen Sanchez, fans at home swooned.

Viewers branded the 50-year-old actor “sex on legs” after the appearance and claimed he looked “just as good” as he did when he appeared on EastEnders 20 years ago.

However, Nigel and Katya received mixed comments from the judges, with Shirley Ballas noting that it was “rife with technical errors” and that they needed to focus on the “simple footwork”.

Craig Revel Horwood noted that the head judge was “very picky” as he still scored 27 out of 40.

Swoon: After topping the Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard last week, Nigel Harman and Katya Jones returned with a romantic show

Sultry: When they danced the Viennese Waltz under the glitter ball to Stephen Sanchez’s “Until I Found You,” fans at home swooned

One fan shared his thoughts on Twitter/X during the show, posting: “Nigel Harman is sex on legs!”

Another echoed: “I think I’m starting to have a crush on Nigel Harman – he can blow me away any day (or better yet, night!).”

“How does Nigel Harman still look the same as he did 20 years ago when he was on EastEnders,” asked a third.

Someone else agreed: “Damn Nigel Harman looks just as good as he did 20 years ago. ‘That was incredible!’

Another joked: “All we have to do now is clone Nigel to replace men forever.”

Last week Nigel emerged as the early favorite to win Strictly Come Dancing as he topped the leaderboard on the first live show.

The actor was named “the one to beat” by judge Shirley after performing an outstanding pasodoble with his dance partner Katya.

The Casualty star danced to Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ and received universal praise from all four judges, receiving a score of 32 out of 40.

Romantic: Viewers branded the actor “sex on legs” after the appearance and claimed he looked “just as good” as he did when he appeared on EastEnders 20 years ago

One fan shared his thoughts on Twitter/X during the show, posting: “Nigel Harman is sex on legs!”

“That was the dance of the night,” announced Craig Revel Horwood, while Motsi Mabuse added: “That was spectacular at the end of the night, unbelievable.”

Anton Du Beke also praised the actor and reminded the audience that it was not easy for the star to end the show.

Viewers took to X/Twitter to praise Nigel for his performance, writing: “Nigel was amazing!” “I could just watch this paso over and over again.”

Another added: “That was extraordinary.” Nigel Harman’s performance was amazing. Katya Jones is an incredible choreographer.’

A third wrote: “Nigel needs to be in the final straight away,” while a fourth said: “Top of the leaderboard and definitely worth the wait.”

Another viewer added: “I didn’t expect that! Brilliant!”

Despite being tipped as the show’s pin-up, Nigel, who attended £24,000-a-year Dulwich College, is unlikely to fall victim to the show’s much-talked about Strictly Curse.

He is happily married to 49-year-old actress Lucy Liemann, who starred in Agatha Christie’s The Bill and Poirot, as well as the third Jason Bourne film, The Bourne Ultimatum.

Nigel was at the center of a controversial Downton Abbey storyline in 2013, in which his character punched the maid Anna – played by Joanne Froggatt – in the face in a violent rape scene and dragged her into a room.

But earlier this year Nigel returned to the BBC and joined the cast of Casualty, where he plays charming senior doctor Max Christie.

Contender: Nigel emerged as the early favorite to win Strictly Come Dancing as he topped the leaderboard in the first week

Success: The Casualty star danced to Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ and received universal praise from all four judges, receiving a score of 32 out of 40

Nigel appeared in, among others, Guys and Dolls in London’s West End and Shrek the Musical, which he also directed on the UK tour.

His film work includes roles in Blood Diamond, Telstar and The Outsiders for ITV.

After being confirmed as a contestant, Nigel said: “I’m amazed, excited and terrified to be joining Strictly.”

“As an armchair fan of the show, I watched in awe as people twisted and turned around the screen. ‘And now it’s my turn…Gulp!’