Zara McDermott 's journey on Strictly Come Dancing concluded on Sunday night, and reports suggest she attributes her TV background for her exit from the show.
After landing in the bottom two alongside Adam Thomas, Zara was eliminated during Halloween week by the judges, having received the lowest score on Saturday's live show, being awarded just 25 points.
Despite bookmakers initially tipping her to progress to the later stages of the competition, Zara's exit came as a setback. According to The Sun, the former Love Island star attributes her association with reality TV as a reason for her elimination.
Despite her efforts to transcend the label, especially after her BBC documentary, she couldn't escape the public perception tied to her Love Island roots.
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