She eclipsed her competitors with a stunning Argentine Tango, successfully bouncing back from last weekend’s shock dance-off.
But it was 59-year-old Debbie McGee’s legs that had viewers at home spellbound after Saturday night’s Strictly Come Dancing.
It had 60-somethings asking for the secret of her fantastic flexibility, but even left younger fans feeling ‘unfit and inadequate’ on their sofas at home.
How does she do it? Debbie McGee was praised for her flexibility after Saturday night’s Strictly Come Dancing
‘Not sure how Debbie McGee does it,’ mused one fan. ‘I can’t even lunge without my knee, ankle, and back hurting! No footballer’s legs in sight!.
Another said: ‘Those legs!!!!#debbiemcgee #StrictlyComeDancing#ArgentineTango!!- she’s same age as me!! #somethingwentwrong hahaha!!!’
One other agreed, saying: 1 thing that Debbie McGee & me have in common is the same age thats where it ends – I want those legs, jealous?No of course not #strictly’
Though a younger fan similarly said: ‘Debbie McGee is more than twice my age & just moved like that. Meanwhile, I fall over as soon as I get out of bed cos my legs are sore & I’m 25’
Stunning legs: Viewers at home were left pining after Debbie’s beautiful legs
Another agreed, saying: ‘why does debbie mcgee have better legs than me @ 60 yrs old’
One other said: ‘Yooooo the things Debbie McGee does with her legs you guys. how old did you guys say she is ?? 59???’
Another fan said: ‘Debbie Mcgee on @bbcstrictly makes me feel so unfit and inadequate! She’s amazing! I don’t think my legs will ever be able to do that!’
Exceptional form: Debbie has previously spoken about her love of pilates and yoga
‘#debbiemcgee is bloody amazing. If I can get my legs that high at 57 i will die happy #StrictlyComeDancing,’ said another.
Hinting at the secrets of her impeccable legs, Debbie recently said: ‘I do pilates and yoga, so I’m reasonably flexible but have a lot more to work on.’
Giving audience members inspiration, one other user tweeted: ‘Need to get back to Pilates so I can have legs like Debbie McGee when I grown up’
Jealous? From 60-somethings to 25-year-olds, Debbie’s legs had fans feeling particularly jealous
Others speculated about Paul Daniels’ widow’s magic past, saying: ‘Debbie must have been cut in half a lot as she’s always got her legs apart!! #StrictlyComeDancing #debbiemcgee #cringe’
‘Tonight Debbie McGee got me with that Argentine Tango! Those legs and amazing flexibility. Bravo!’
‘She’s hardly broken a sweat and THOSE LEGS! Love you Debbie McGee #Strictly2017’
‘All I want for Christmas is Debbie McGee’s legs #Strictly’ pleaded another of fan of her dance.
She’s 59! Debbie’s partner Giovanni Pernice has been bringing out the best in her
‘LOL! If I could get my legs as high as Debbie McGee I’d be well happy!Bloody hell, If I could even run up stairs like her, I’d be delirious!’
Debbie, who turned 59 last month, does have a dancing past, having landed a spot at the Royal Ballet School when she was 16.
When she was 19, following a tour with the Iranian National Ballet, Debbie stopped dancing and became an assistant to beloved magician Paul Daniels.
The duo worked together for nine years before tying the knot and were together for almost 30 years before he passed away last year.
Dancer past: The blonde bombshell landed a spot at Royal Ballet School when she was 16