Graziano Di Prima’s former Strictly Come Dancing partner had confessed it was ‘hard work’.
Loose Women’s Judi Love opened up about her time on Strictly when she was partnered with Graziano di Prima. Judi was on the panel with Linda Robson, Ruth Langsford, and Brenda Edwards on Monday’s (September 9) episode of the ITV show.
During the show, the ITV ladies chatted with actor and X Factor star Shayne Ward who has just signed up for the new series of Strictly which kicks off next week.
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After being asked about her experience, Judie said: “It was hard work,” before revealing she a lost a stone within about a week due to the strict training regime.
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She added: “There’s a sense of accomplishment when taking part in Strictly and I just look at Graziano and I’m so appreciative of what he’s done and what we’ve done together.”
However, Judi at the time of her show stint in 2021, she admitted to facing some challenges on the programme. At the time, she said: “This week is Movie Week and I’m doing the Charleston. There are a few bits I found really challenging and I had to keep reminding myself to be light on my toes. You think because you’ve done a bit of dancing you should know what you’re doing a little bit, but no I was learning from scratch again.
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“I cried during rehearsals as I was in complete shock that I’d managed to do the whole thing! So far a lot of my dances have been about strong, flamboyant women, so I’m looking forward to doing some softer characters.”
Her partner Graziano was given the boot from the show earlier this year after it came to light that he had “kicked” Love Island star Zara McDermott in rehearsals.
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He released a statement which read: “I deeply regret the events that led to my departure from Strictly. My intense passion and determination to win might have affected my training regime.”
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