I think my sister is up there directing everything

Jayde Adams on Strictly role

- HALINA WATTS

COMEDIAN Jayde Adams believes her biggest fan will be watching over her as she steps out in Strictly Come Dancing next month, cheering her on from beyond the grave.

And she even reckons her sister Jenna, who she danced with in childhood contests, helped get her on to the show.

Jayde, 37 said: "I think my sister's definitely orchestrating things for me. It all feels so serendipitous.

"It's such an emotional thing for me." Jenna, who was two years older than Jayde, died of a brain tumour 11 years ago aged just 28 after studying contemporary dance at university. The sisters had taken part in contests in their schooldays but Jayde admits she was better at being funny than doing disco moves.