Jay McGuiness gave Helen George black eye during Strictly tour rehearsals
CALL THE MIDWIFE star Helen George has revealed that she ended up with a black eye after trying to rugby tackle The Wanted’s Jay McGuiness during rehearsals for the upcoming Strictly Come Dancing tour.
Appearing on today’s edition of ITV’s This Morning, the 31-year-old actress admitted that she had wanted to try out the sports move on the 25-year-old pop star and reigning Strictly champion, however things didn’t quite go to plan.
“I decided I wanted to rugby tackle Jay from The Wanted,” she explained to hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, before admitting that her face collided with the former boy band member's elbow.
Helen is busy rehearsing for Strictly Come Dancing Live! which will see former contestants taking to the stage with a professional dance partner and performing some fancy footwork for audiences in shows around the UK.
Talking about the tour, Helen said it was “so much fun” practicing ahead of the live show: “I haven’t laughed this much in ages.” She added: “There isn’t the pressure of the tournament.”
Helen George talking about trying to rugby tackle Jay McGuiness and getting a black eye
Helen will be reunited with her Strictly partner Aljaž Skorjanec, who came fourth in last year’s competition.
Other famous faces taking part in this year’s tour includes EastEnders star Jake Wood, Georgie May Foote, Frankie Bridge, Countryfile’s Anita Rani and chef Ainsley Harriott.
Helen has previously spoken about the tour, saying: “I had a brilliant time on Strictly, so I’m very excited to continue my journey and have the chance to show off some of my favourite dances to audiences on the UK Tour.