Debbie McGee's had a 'huge' reaction from women over Strictly - and you won't believe why
STRICTLY COME DANCING star Debbie McGee has opened up about her success so far on the BBC series and revealed she has had a huge reaction from women "over a certain age" about her performances.
Debbie McGee's had a 'huge' reaction from women over Strictly - and you won't believe why
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The 59-year-old has wowed both the judges and viewers at home each week with her saucy routines alongside Giovanni Pernice.
And now, she has confessed that due to the support from women watching the BBC series, she is inspired to lift this year's Glitterball Trophy.
Speaking about whether or not she can go all of the way and be crowned champion, Debbie told OK! magazine: "What I've done the whole way through is think of each week as a new week and each Saturday is like the opening night of a show.
"Of course I would love to win Strictly, and because I've had this huge reaction from women over a certain age saying I'm an inspiration, as well as girls in their twenties, I want to win for all the people who are find me inspiring."
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The former magician's assistant went on to add: "But I don't want the pressure to take away from my enjoyment.
"I've loved my whole life in showbiz so each week I do the best that I can and what's meant to be is meant to be."
Debbie, who has sparked rumours of a romance with her professional partner, also set the record straight about their closeness.
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"There's a magic that is happening," she dished. "The other dancers take the mickey out of us.
"He really cares. he doesn't just care about me, he cares about everybody. He makes everybody feel special and that's what Paul used to do, and that's what I love about him."
"We've laughed about how similar we are. Why does it happen in life?" she told the publication. "I don't know. We just have this incredible bond."
Read the full interview with Debbie McGee in this week's issue of OK! magazine, out now.
Strictly Come Dancing airs Saturday on BBC One at 6.45pm.