BBC Strictly star says contestants 'fainted backstage' from nerves during 'challenging' series
dailyrecord.co.ukA former Strictly Come Dancing contestant has revealed the gruelling training schedule for the BBC show, recalling instances of contestants passing out backstage due to intense nerves.Cricket legend Phil Tufnell, who won I'm A Celebrity...
Get Me Out of Here! in 2003, confessed that the nerves were palpable behind the scenes on Strictly, causing some contestants to faint.Despite having a positive experience with his professional partner Katya Virshilas during his 2009 stint, Tufnell described it as "challenging" - and far more intimidating than his time in the Australian jungle.Reflecting on his Strictly days, he said: "It was quite hard work.
The first couple of shows were like, 'Oh my life! ' There was nothing like it. I had a spray tan and was wearing a cerise pink shirt, very tight trousers, and Cuban heels.
Plus, you're performing to between 10 and 12 million people live on TV and could potentially make a fool of yourself."He continued: "The people I was up against were actors who were used to singing and dancing on stage.
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