EastEnders' Jake Wood shares advice he's given co-star James Bye ahead of Strictly debut
dailystar.co.ukEastEnders actor Jake Wood has been sharing his tips and tricks with former co-star James Bye ahead of the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Jake, 50, starred on the programme eight years ago and impressed with his snake-like hips has warned the Martin Fowler actor about how "tough" the experience will be.He said: “James is going into Strictly and texted me for advice a couple of days ago.READ MORE: Strictly's Maisie Smith admits hair was falling out in 'clumps' on Celebrity SAS“I spoke to him and gave some pearls of wisdom – sleep, eat, prepare yourself mentally as it’s a very tough show and enjoy it.“James has never danced before, and I was in the same position.
There’s a lot of pressure on that show.“For me it was about controlling emotions and nerves because it’s very scary.”Jake reached the semi-final with Janette Manrara in 2014 but has vowed never to dance again.“I’m fully retired, an ex-dancer,” he said. “I never danced before so not after, even for fun.
I haven’t got any moves.” That doesn’t mean Jake, who played Walford’s loveable rogue Max Branning for 15 years before exiting last year, isn’t feeling a touch of the green-eyed monster.He continued: “I’m jealous James gets to do it.
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