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Vicky Pattison shares reason Strictly launch show was 'worst experience' of her life
Vicky Pattison found the Strictly launch show extremely challenging due to nervousness and a demanding schedule but received notable support from fellow contestants like Ross King and Dani Dyer.
- Vicky Pattison, a new Strictly Come Dancing star, called filming the launch show on September 20 the worst experience of her life.
- She said overwhelming nerves and feeling out of place caused her distress, worsened by wearing a tight dress with a special girdle like a corset.
- During filming, fellow contestants Ross King held her hand, and Dani Dyer stayed close, while Vicky eventually relaxed and began to enjoy dancing.
- Vicky expressed that being surrounded by dancers with varying skill levels made her painfully conscious of her own shortcomings, highlighting her harsh self-criticism.
- The launch episode is scheduled to air at 6:40 pm on BBC One and iPlayer, highlighting the Strictly family and Vicky’s challenging first experience.
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Vicky Pattison says Strictly launch show was 'worst experience of my life'
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Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison has opened up about her experience on the Strictly Come Dancing launch show, admitting that it was the "worst experience" of her life
·London, United Kingdom
Read Full ArticleVicky Pattison shares reason Strictly launch show was 'worst experience' of her life
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·Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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