Susan Calman asks Richard Branson for help after Strictly partner Kevin Clifton's flight is cancelled
"Can I borrow a plane or a helicopter or a train? Just for a day. Thanks."
Strictly Come Dancing fan favourite Susan Calman has appealed to billionaire Richard Branson for help after her dance partner's flight was cancelled due to storm Ophelia.
Pro dancer Kevin Clifton was due to travel from London to Glasgow this afternoon to practise with the comedian; the duo are preparing a cha cha for this coming weekend's Strictly live show.
But the cancellation means they will have less than three days to prepare - unless, of course, Branson - who owns Virgin Atlantic Airlines and Virgin Trains - or one of her devoted fans on Twitter, can offer a helping hand.
https://twitter.com/SusanCalman/status/919825347243331584
"Can I borrow a plane or a helicopter or a train?" she asked the entrepreneur on Twitter this morning. "Just for a day. Thanks."
https://twitter.com/SusanCalman/status/919832786508410880
While Branson has yet to respond, a number of Strictly fans have come forward offering their help, suggesting a chain of relay-style lifts.
https://twitter.com/mumlovesrum/status/919831711990669312
https://twitter.com/ArtyBagger/status/919831313850433536
https://twitter.com/tooliebox/status/919830263588446208
https://twitter.com/Ndoh71/status/919832128996638720
https://twitter.com/DrGrobby/status/919829742265815041
https://twitter.com/MummyBarrow/status/919833457534136321
https://twitter.com/scifisunsets/status/919834813686829056
https://twitter.com/HobsonDhobson22/status/919837149050167296
A #SaveKevin hashtag has started to trend on Twitter, as fans rally to get the duo back together with enough time to perfect the dance.
https://twitter.com/SusanCalman/status/919835112396668928
Will Kevin make it to Glasgow with the help of social media? We'll have to wait and see...
https://twitter.com/Annerie18/status/919846772209528834
Strictly Come Dancing airs Saturdays and Sundays on BBC1