fans couldn’t believe their eyes when they spotted a Hollywood superstar in the audience… and they’re praying one day he could compete on the show.
Last night on the competition, it was revealed that with his professional partner after suffering an injury.
As such, there will be no elimination tonight, after and received an incredible perfect score of 40 for their Paso doble to Moulin Rouge!’s Backstage Romance for Musicals Week.
While viewers were left in awe by the performances of the night – which also saw and do the iconic Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey lift from Dirty Dancing – many couldn’t help but be and in the audience.
The couple, who are both Marvel stars, appeared to be loving watching the night unfold, as they were seen sitting behind presenter Tess Daly, holding hands on the front row.
Given Tom, 42, has demonstrated his dancing abilities in the past and happens to be a huge Strictly fan, many are hoping that this could mean perhaps he could sign up in the near future.
‘Tom Hiddleston is in the audience!!!!! Get him on the next series!’ one person wrote on X (formerly Twitter), alongside a gif of the Loki actor busting a move.
‘I’m really sorry to all the dancers but I really can’t concentrate on them when TOM HIDDLESTON IS IN THE CROWD,’ another admitted.
One fan said that they were ‘dying’ at Tom and Zawe, 39, being ‘all cute and loved up at Strictly’.
‘I’m so sad about Nigel. But if you’re going to have to withdraw from Strictly with an injury, doing it whilst slightly smashed on painkillers whilst Tom Hiddleston looks on lovingly is the way to do it,’ someone else stated.
Tom became romantically involved with The Marvels star Zawe after they starred in the play Betrayal together in 2019.
They confirmed their engagement in 2022, and welcomed their first child together last year.
Last month, Tom was speaking on BBC Radio 2 when he in addition to revealing who he was backing in the competition.
‘It’s been quite… it’s been difficult to determine who is gonna go all the way this year,’ he said.
The Night Manager actor continued: ‘I think Ellie is maybe the most improved? She’s extraordinary. Obviously Layton and Nigel came out of the blocks really fast, and were very impressive. You’re like, “Well, these guys can dance.” You know?’
The Strictly Come Dancing results show airs tonight at 7.20pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.