Strictly Come Dancing star Kelly can't conceal her grief over father's death

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The Strictly Come-Dancing star pulled out of the popular BBC1 show last week following the death of her father, Kenneth on Monday.

But as she left her Kent home with Hollywood actor Zane, the 28-year-old could not conceal her heartache over losing her beloved father.

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Friends have revealed that Kelly was able to take her father away for a dream holiday to Las Vegas before he passed away

The 57-year-old had lost a long battle with lung-cancer after he was diagnosed in June.

Hiding behind dark sunglasses as she was driven away she looked a shell of the dazzling star who has hooked viewers on the BBC contest with dance partner Brendan Cole.

However, she could take comfort in the fact that she was able to accompany her father on a final holiday trip to Las Vegas shortly before his death.

A family friend told the News of the World: "Kelly felt she needed to be strong for the family, especially her mum Sandra. They're a very close family.

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Dancing star Kelly leaves her home yesterday looking close to tears

"Kelly booked the tickets for Ken and Sandra to go with her and Billy to Las Vegas.

"It was their dream trip and they did their best to enjoy it, even through such tragic circumstances.

"Ken had wanted to go to Vegas for years. Kelly granted him his wish."

Strictly Come Dancing presenter, Bruce Forsyth sent out a heartfelt message to the star ahead of Kenneth's funeral on Friday saying: "We're so sorry to lose you. We all send our love and condolences."

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Kelly's boyfriend, Hollywood actor Billy Zane, has been comforting Kelly since her father's death last Monday