Strictly Come Dancing - Christine Bleakley faces her fears
Thursday, 28 August 2008
Christine Bleakley will have to try and keep her nerves under control when she steps onto the Strictly Come Dancing dancefloor.
Her break on The One Show came when the producer asked if she could step into Myleene Klass's shoes after Myleene unexpectedly went into labour.
She explains: "I might have looked calm on the outside but I was shaking, and I suspect I will be the same on Strictly… I'm quite shy but am looking forward to learning such a beautiful skill."
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Everything you need to know about Christine Bleakley
Having co-hosted the BBC Two talent show Let Me Entertain You, Christine became a household name due to her role on BBC One's The One Show.
After working through the ranks, training as a floor manager and runner to an assistant director, Christine appreciates all the efforts that go in to a television production.
Christine will be dancing with Matthew Cutler
Specialising in Latin American dancing, Matthew was the UK Closed Professional Latin Champion 2000, 2002, 2004 and 2005.
Last year was Matthew's best, winning Strictly Come Dancing with Alesha Dixon.
He says: "Winning Strictly Come Dancing last year was like a dream come true for me. Alesha was amazing, she had the rare balance of dedication, fun and talent.
"The whole experience was mad, exciting, exhausting – I loved it!"
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