Stars bravely endure discomfort before a resplendent movie launch

Strictly Come Dancing celebrities endured painful feet and tired legs during rigorous rehearsals before the BBC launch show for the 23rd season of the competition.

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2025 September 29 . 11:30 PM

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Stars endure discomfort prior to shining at grand film debut

Stars bravely endure discomfort before a resplendent movie launch

In the upcoming 23rd season of Strictly Come Dancing, scheduled to begin on September 20, the contestants are gearing up for a challenging journey. Rehearsals have proven to be more demanding than expected, as revealed by the participating celebrities.

Reality star Vicky Pattison admitted to being worn out after a day of rehearsals and a shift at Heart radio. She even shared an experience of having five Ubers cancel on her before she ended up eating near Leicester Square. However, Pattison later posted a light-hearted caption about struggling with dance moves in practice.

Another contestant, Dani Dyer-Bowen, is training in high heels for Strictly Come Dancing. She recently shared her foot pain during rehearsals and asked for remedies on Instagram.

Footballer-turned-reality star Chris Robshaw uploaded a selfie in a sweaty T-shirt, smiling and giving a thumbs up, indicating progress is being made. Thomas Skinner, also a former footballer, praised his professional partner for teaching him well in Strictly Come Dancing. Skinner expressed exhaustion from long rehearsals, stating he was 'cream crackered' and his legs were burning.

Karen Carney, a former footballer and football pundit, switched from football boots to dancing shoes for Strictly Come Dancing. She enjoys every moment of the show, as she shared in a recent interview.

The lineup for this year's Strictly Come Dancing includes Alex Kingston, Balvinder Sopal, Ellie Goldstein, George Clarke, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, La Voix, Lewis Cope, and Ross King, in addition to Pattison, Dyer-Bowen, Robshaw, and Skinner.

Two tourists mistook Vicky Pattison for someone asking for money near Leicester Square, adding another layer of excitement to the celebrities' Strictly Come Dancing journey. As the season approaches, fans are eager to see how the contestants will rise to the challenge and shine on the dance floor.