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Strictly Come Dancing champion Joanne Clifton has opened up about her health diagnosis which left her in tears.The professional dancer, 38, was crowned the winner of the BBC dancing competition back in 2016 alongside Ore Oduba.However, fans of the show were unaware that Joanne was battling osteoarthritis in her knees at the age of just 31.She has been raising awareness about the condition, which can impact her daily life, but has vowed to never give up her career.Addressing the moment she was told of her diagnosis, Joanne told Express.co.uk that she broke down in tears.She explained: "I knew there was some kind of problem because my knee absolutely flared up like a balloon. Just one of them.

Strictly Come Dancing star has candidly admitted she wanted to “hide” the fact she had the condition.Joanne appeared in the hit BBC One show between 2014 and 2016.Her brother, Kevin Clifton, is also a dancer and was one of the professionals who regularly competed for the coveted Glitterball Trophy.Speaking in an interview last month with the Yorkshire Times, Joanne recounted the moment she found out she had osteoarthritis in her knees.She also called for anyone who suspects they might have the same conditions to get in touch with a health professional.About her diagnosis, Joanne said: “At first I wanted to hide I had osteoarthritis in both knees as I did not want it to hinder me getting jobs, but I have tried not to let it hold me back.”She went on to explain that she now works with a company called Arthr which “make products for people who have the condition”.Joanne highlighted that the diagnosis “can happen though to anyone at any age.”She added: “In lockdown, I was contacted by the parent of a nine-year-old who had been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, so I would say to anyone who feels they might suffer with this to go along to their doctor to be checked out.”Joanne went on: “The first time I became aware of it is when I was on Strictly and my knees swelled up.“I was diagnosed and thought my career was over, though I decided that it was not going to stop me as I like a challenge.“I have experienced pain before on stage – I was appearing in the musical Flashdance in Glasgow, it was only the second show in and I popped a calf muscle.“I have never experienced pain like that before and had to have a lot of physiotherapy afterwards.”Joanne first found out she had osteoarthritis thanks to an MRI scan in 2015.The condition

Strictly Come Dancing between 2014 and 2016.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Kevin Clifton, 39, said 'rules change all the time' after Kai Widdrington and AJ Odudu cheating gate left viewers enraged. During his podcast titled, The Kevin Clifton show, the professional dancer Kevin and his sister, Joanne Clifton, discussed the antics and drama from the show's latest episode.Dancing star Kevin said: "There's something in me that's telling me you're not allowed to change the routine for the dance-off."Even Strictly veteran's like Kevin seem dumbfounded with what the rules can be, as he adds: "You're not allowed to change anything about the routine but I could be wrong."He adds: "For some reason, that rings a bell.

AJ Odudu cheating gate left viewers enraged. During his podcast titled The Kevin Clifton show, the professional dancer Kevin and his sister, Joanne Clifton, discussed the antics and drama from the show's latest episode.Dancing star Kevin said "There's something in me that's telling me you're not allowed to change the routine for the dance-off."Even Strictly veteran's like Kevin seem dumbfounded with what the rules can be, as he adds: "You're not allowed to change anything about the routine but I could be wrong."He adds: "For some reason, that rings a bell.

Joanne Clifton dazzled audiences when she was crowned champion of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing in 2016.Strutting her stuff alongside presenter Ore Oduba, the star certainly left her mark in the competition as she gave a spectacular performance every week.However, after three years of entertaining audiences on the popular weekend show, it was announced in June 2017 that Joanne will no longer be part of Strictly Come Dancing, due to wanting to progress in her musical theatre career.Since leaving the show, the dancing star has been booked and busy but has also been faced with a heart-breaking diagnosis that changed the course of her career.Daily Star has taken a detailed look at Joanne's life after her stint on Strictly.Believe it or not but

Kevin Clifton, 39, has said that he does not think the dance error in Week 9 of Strictly Come Dancing was Giovanni Pernice's, 31, fault. Giovanni and his partner Rose Ayling Ellis, 36, performed the Quickstep to Love is an Open Door, with a minor mistake happening at the end of the routine.Speaking on his podcast The Kevin Clifton Show, Kevin revealed that he did not think Giovanni should have taken responsibility for the mistake in his routine.Discussing when he was paired with Susanna Reid, he told his sister Joanne Clifton that he had a similar mistake to Rose and Giovanni's.Joanna said: "Giovanni said it was his fault though."Kevin swiftly responded: "But it wasn't though was it?"I watched it back and it wasn't.

Strictly winner Ore Oduba is calling on bosses to mark the 20th series next year with an all-star show bringing back previous contestants. The presenter and actor lifted the glitterball with Joanne Clifton five years ago and is currently touring in a theatre production of The Rocky Horror Show.Speaking to Daily Star, Ore said: “Wouldn't that be epic? It's a huge badge of honour to have been part of Strictly - I'd go back in a heartbeat.“I would go on a serious detox.

Kevin Clifton, 39, was joined by his sister Joanne Clifton, 38, on his podcast last month, where the pair discussed swapping professional dancers and their current partners in Strictly Come Dancing.The Grimsby-born performer suggested that the move would only "serve to make the pro dancers look bad".Joanne commented that it would be a "terrible idea" to have a partner swap on the BBC show.While Kevin was also convinced that it would be "horrible" for all parties involved.It comes after his sister said that some viewers had suggested switching dancers and contestants in the show."There are a few people on here saying that they would love a partner swap," she commented."But from a professional point of view, I would hate it."Kevin agreed,

"Coming out of rehearsals where it was full-on Tango, and after lockdown, I’ve been aching. I had twinges so I wrap it around my knees."Touch wood, I’m not in too much pain for now.

Prince Harry may need to start practising his best dance moves as Strictly Come Dancing champion Joanne Clifton sets her sights on partnering with the red-head.Joanne, 38, who is currently starring as Morticia in the UK and Ireland tour of The Addams Family took home the famous Glitterball Trophy back in 2017 after dancing to victory with celebrity partner, Ore Oduba.While Prince Harry and his royal relatives may have appeared in cameo clips on Strictly, the Latin ballroom star has revealed that should she return to the show, Harry, 37, would be her ideal partner.In an exclusive chat with Daily Star about her ideal royal partner, Joanne said: "I've always said that I'd like to dance with Harry because I've always fancied him a little bit,

With Strictly fever well and truly underway, we’ve become enamoured by the world of spray tans, sequins and sambas. And it seems like we’re not the only ones – the royals are massive fans of the show too.

BBC hit series Strictly Come Dancing between 2014-2016, has osteoarthritis.

Kevin Clifton, who was a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing for seven years, has said there was an element of the show he "didn't like".The Grimsby-born performer addressed the dance competition's previous elimination process in the final.Discussing the "weird" format with his sister and fellow dancer Joanne Clifton, 37, the pair addressed a major change on Strictly.Speaking on The Kevin Clifton Show podcast last week, the 39-year-old admitted he couldn't wrap his head around the judges' decision to vote off one couple mid-finale.In previous series, Strictly would have four couples go up against each other but one couple would be voted off prior to performing their third routine.Kevin explained: "I didn't like it when they had a

Joanne Clifton, a former Strictly Come Dancing professional, has voiced her support for Tilly Ramsay who was cruelly called ‘a chubby little thing’ by LBC shock jock Steve Allen.Tilly, a contestant in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, is Gordon Ramsay’s daughter. She challenged the 67-year-old radio presenter for commenting so harshly on a young woman’s body.The 19-year-old posted a response on Instagram which she shared with her one million followers: “Please remember that words can hurt.

Strictly Come Dancing star Joanne Clifton praised 19-year-old Tilly Ramsay for standing up to LBC presenter Steve Allen, 67, after he branded her a "chubby little thing" and claimed she couldn't dance on his show this week.

FORMER Strictly Come Dancing champion Joanne Clifton has revealed fat-shaming left her ‘not eating and drinking 11 coffees a day’ - and praised Tilly Ramsay for standing her ground.

Strictly Come Dancing is really tough, especially for someone who has pre-existing health conditions.Joanne performed on Strictly Come Dancing from 2014 to 2016, winning the show's Christmas special in 2015 with Harry Judd.Speaking exclusively to the Mirror, Joanne detailed the hard Strictly training regime and the effect this can have on contestants.She said: "Strictly is tough."People don't realise but apart from rehearsals, which can be 11 or 12 hours a day, the actual performance itself with the adrenalin is going to up your heart rate."Joanne added: "He did quickstep.That is a lot on your heart."Your heart rate is going to go up and up and up.So, I absolutely get it!"The former Strictly professional added that there is so much that

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Strictly Come Dancing professional Kevin Clifton, 38, has slammed a fellow Strictly pro for complaining about who they were partnered with on the BBC dance programme.

Kevin Clifton, a former Strictly Come Dancing professional, was part of the dance contest from 2013 to 2019 and danced with celebrities including Susanna Reid and Louise Redknapp.The pro is outspoken about his experience on the staple BBC programme, making his latest “controversial” remarks during yesterday's edition of his self-titled podcast.Discussing the show with his sister, Joanne Clifton, the pair reflected on the reaction received by some winners.Glitterball champion Joanne pointed out she “does not bite back” but stressed that members of the audience must vote if they have a favourite.She added: “If you wanted Danny [Mac] to win that much, you should have voted more.“It’s not my fault!”The actor lost out in the 2016 final to Ore