Strictly Come Dancing star Annabel Croft has been supported by her co-stars as she marked an emotional anniversary one year on from her husband's death. Annabel, whose partnership with Johannes Radebe during last year's series of the BBC dance competition melted fans' hearts, lost her husband Mel Coleman last year, weeks after he was diagnosed with cancer. The former tennis pro opened up about her heartbreak during the series and even dedicated a tear-jerking dance to Mel that was hailed as "divine" by Strictly head judge Shirley Ballas.
Despite a huge amount of support from the public, Annabel and Johannes ended up just missing out on a place in the quarter-final. READ MORE: BBC Strictly fans gush over 'perfect' Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola reunion on 'special day' Last week, 57-year-old Annabel marked one year since her husband's passing, posting a series of photographs of him with her and the family on Instagram. In one shot, Annabel and Mel stared into each other's eyes with loving smiles on their faces, while in another they stood posing alongside their children with a fabulous sunset in the background.
Annabel also shared some throwback snaps of Mel looking much younger with the wind blowing through his hair as he rode along in an open-top vehicle, and another of the couple looking very tanned as they posed on a boat. Alongside the photos Annabel sent a message to her family, friends and fans who had helped her through the difficult time. She wrote: "One year today.
Mis.
