WE'VE reached the halfway point in the competition and the weakest dancers have gone. Bodies are aching, tempers are fraying and the honeymoon period is over.
In my 10 years on the show, I saw many men break down and cry at this stage. It's why trust between the couples is imperative because it's impossible to hide anything from the public.
Mental strength and stamina are what count now. Would you like me to let you in on a secret about backstage requests? Let's start with my dancing partner Anton Du Beke, who insists on a runner delivering his tea in a china cup while he watches the show.When I was on Strictly, Tess Daly constantly nibbled sweets from a small box at her side, which the dancers raided.I always wondered how Tess could eat so.
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