Fleur East breaks down in tears on ITV's Lorraine after Strictly Come Dancing announcement
msn.comManchester Evening News reports that Fleur is "nervous" but also "thrilled" to be a part of the show. In a statement about being in the line-up for the hit show, the singer and presenter said: "I’m equally nervous and thrilled to be part of this year’s Strictly line up. Read more: Nottinghamshire 'gem' to star in Channel 5 show searching for UK's poshest farm shop"I’m excited to learn new skills and I want to soak up every moment of this magical experience.
It’s such an honour to be on the show after years of watching it with my Father who loved it so much. "Unfortunately, my Dad is no longer with us but I know he will be watching over the ballroom in spirit.
I’m doing this to make him and my family proud and can’t wait to get my dancing shoes on!"And the emotion about the loss of her late father, Malcolm East, continued as she spoke to Ranvir Singh on ITV show Lorraine.
In her first TV interview since being announced as a contestant on the hit dance show earlier today, Fleur told Ranvir, who is filling in for Lorraine Kelly over the summer, said she hopes she will be able to dance to some of her own songs. "I hope I get to dance to some of my songs… for me it’s quite emotional.
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