'Flames engulfed me, I could smell my skin burning' - Dancer on moment botched fire-breathing stunt changed her life

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Sophie Lee, 28, has been on a journey of soul-searching and learning to rebuild as an “even better, more resilient and stronger version” of herself after her chest and face caught fire during a terrifying freak accident on stage.The traumatising experience caused permanent changes to her physical appearance and had a profound impact on her entire outlook on life.

It has taken nearly three decades for Sophie – who is now a motivational speaker and has released a book curated by fellow burns survivor Katie Piper – to feel comfortable in her skin as she tells us exclusively about hitting rock bottom and the healing powers of resilience... “Dancing across the stage to the sounds of Camila Cabello, I took a swig of paraffin, then got set for my fire breathing finale.

As the lyrics hit the crescendo, I blasted the liquid out of my mouth and onto the waiting flames, hearing an intake of breath from the crowd.

After five years of training and practise, my fire breathing routine was well-rehearsed, but suddenly I realised something felt very wrong.