Strictly mum, no dancing! Did Andy ban Judy after it's revealed Strictly star didn't take to the floor?

  • Judy Murray left newlyweds to it as they took to floor for their first dance 
  • Former Strictly star previously admitted to being a 'terrible' dancer
  • Andy and Kim, both 27, had reception in Cromlix House Hotel, after service at Dunblane Cathedral

She has a reputation for being a ‘pushy parent’ and with some newly acquired dance moves under her belt, she might have been expected to muscle in.

But it emerged yesterday that when Andy Murray and his new bride had their first dance on Saturday night, Judy Murray was strictly on the sidelines.

The former star of Strictly Come Dancing – who frequently failed to impress the judges with her efforts – left the newlyweds to it as they took to the floor at their reception in Cromlix House Hotel, following their wedding at Dunblane Cathedral in the afternoon.

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Love match: Andy and Kim after the ceremony at Dunblane Cathedral
Judy Murray, pictured during Strictly Come Dancing, says she is 'terrible' at dancing

Love match: Andy and Kim after the ceremony at Dunblane Cathedral (left). Judy Murray (pictured right during Strictly Come Dancing) says she is 'terrible' at dancing

As Judy’s mother, Shirley Erskine, 80, left the venue, she admitted the wedding of Andy, 27, to his long-term girlfriend Kim Sears, also 27, had been ‘fantastic’ and ‘wonderful’.

She added: ‘We’ve just all been up there together and everybody’s parting in dribs and drabs, so we’re on the way home.’

But neither she, nor Andy’s grandfather Roy, were able to recall what the couple’s first dance was.

Mr Erskine, 83, said: ‘It was something with music anyway. They actually did go out for the first dance.’

They also confirmed that Mrs Murray did not take to the dance floor first and let the bride and groom lead the evening’s festivities at Cromlix, the luxury hotel bought by Andy in 2013 for £1.8million, and where his brother had also held his wedding reception.

Mrs Erskine also said that the newlyweds would not be going on honeymoon ‘until later’ in the year.

The bride dazzled in a pretty flowing silk chiffon gown by designer Jenny Packham, while her husband opted for traditional Scots dress to tie the knot. And as for the mother-of-the-groom, 55-year-old Mrs Murray wore a white dress coat, which was belted at the waist.

AND SHE WAS SOON BACK IN HER TRACKSUIT...  

Just a few hours earlier, she was resplendent in a stunning white dress coat and eye-catching hat.

But the morning after her younger son’s wedding, Judy Murray had slipped into something more comfortable – her favoured old blue tracksuit.

The morning after her younger son’s wedding, Judy Murray had slipped into something more comfortable – her favoured old blue tracksuit

After admitting to focusing more on her outfits following her appearance on Strictly Come Dancing last year, Mrs Murray, 55, broke with tradition on Saturday by wearing a white coat, the same colour, as the stunning Jenny Packham gown worn by bride, Kim Sears.

But it was back into the sports gear when she left Cromlix House yesterday.

Beneath, Mrs Murray opted for a nude pencil skirt and lace top as well as a hat by Scottish milliner William Chambers that resembled an oversized fascinator.

In an interview last year to promote her appearance on the hit BBC show Strictly, Mrs Murray said that despite raising two tennis stars – her son, Jamie, 28, is a Wimbledon doubles champion – she is not a pushy parent. She said: ‘I’ve definitely been pigeon-holed as pushy and overbearing but if you ask any of my friends or family, I’m all about having fun.

‘My children would tell you exactly the same.’

And although she admitted to being a terrible dancer, she said she ‘absolutely loved’ the programme and being part of the competition.She added: ‘I’m terrible, I don’t know if it’s my age but I just can’t remember the steps.’

Mrs Murray, 55 (pictured with Will Murray) broke with tradition on Saturday by wearing a white coat, the same colour as the dress worn by bride, Kim Sears
The bride wore a stunning Jenny Packham gown

Mrs Murray, 55 (pictured left with Will Murray) broke with tradition on Saturday by wearing a white coat, the same colour as the stunning Jenny Packham gown worn by bride, Kim Sears (right)

The bride and groom were cheered and showered with confetti as the left the cathedral in Andy’s hometown after the 45-minute ceremony, which went ahead smoothly despite earlier showers of hail and snow.

Hundreds of well-wishers had gathered outside to catch a glimpse of the happy couple.

Clearly unable to contain his excitement in the run-up to his love match, Andy had posted a tweet to his 2.98million followers which showed his plans for the day – through the use of emojis.

He tweeted an umbrella, a picture of a church, a ring, a kiss, cake, drinks including beer, cocktails and wine and ending with hearts, a face blowing a kiss and several Zzzz icons for sleep.

Meanwhile, Judy earlier expressed some apprehension over the weather, initially tweeting, ‘Hailstones. Marvellous,’ and then: ‘Snowing. White wedding.’ 

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