Stacey Dooley: Strictly star reveals REAL reason she signed up ahead of Blackpool
STACEY DOOLEY has revealed why she agreed to take part on Strictly Come Dancing 2018 ahead of the big show in Blackpool.
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Stacey Dooley’s proved to be a huge hit on Strictly Come Dancing this year.
The BBC Three documentarian joined the show and has stunned everybody with her incredible dancing ability.
She and pro dance partner, Kevin Clifton, are now among the favourites to win the show.
Yet, Stacey recently revealed the real reason why she decided to join the show in the first place.
"One of the main reasons why I said yes to Strictly is that work is so intense and so full-on and harrowing and I have to be very straight and very serious – and rightly so…” Stacey told the Radio Times.
“These people are having a really difficult time, but that's not all of me.
"That's not my whole persona, there are other sides.
“It's nice to be able to enjoy the lighter side of life as well and the flamboyant, frivolous side of things.
"It's escapism for me, I'm loving it."
Stacey was forced to miss two days of training earlier this series due to a bruised rib.
That said, she carried on and has performed incredibly well regardless of the setback.
The couple have made it all the way to Blackpool which will be taking place this weekend.
However, she and Kevin could be in big trouble ahead of this weekend’s programme.
During an appearance on It Takes Two, former contestant Jeremy Vine, 53, had some vital information which could see Stacey’s position in jeopardy.
He was on the show analysing the contestant’s chances at Blackpool, and he went on to make a rather shocking revelation about Stacey’s upcoming dance.
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Zoe said to Jeremy: “She is doing a Salsa to Gina G Jeremy, thoughts?”
Jeremy replied: “Ok, well, let's see what we can say about the Blackpool stats.
“The Salsa has never been awarded a 10 in Blackpool.”
Shocked at the news, Zoe said: “No way, come on Kev,” as it seemed Stacey could struggle to impress the judges with her routine.
Strictly Come Dancing continues Saturday at 6.45pm on BBC One.