Former Love Island winner Amber Davies has given fans an intimate look behind the glittering curtain of Strictly Come Dancing, describing her experience as both "incredible" and "the toughest thing" she's ever undertaken.
The Gruelling Reality Behind the Glamour
While audiences see the sparkling costumes and flawless performances each Saturday night, Davies reveals the intense physical and mental demands of the competition. "People don't realise how hard it is," she confessed, highlighting the relentless training schedule that pushed her to her limits.
The West End star, known for her theatre background, admitted that ballroom and Latin dancing presented entirely new challenges that tested her abilities in unexpected ways.
A Partnership Forged in the Dance Studio
Central to her Strictly journey was professional partner Nikita Kuzmin, with Davies praising their immediate connection and shared work ethic. "We just clicked straight away," she revealed, describing their instant chemistry during initial rehearsals.
The pair's dedication saw them spending countless hours in the studio, with Davies crediting Kuzmin's teaching methods and patience for her rapid progress throughout the competition.
The Pressure of Live Television
Davies didn't shy away from discussing the nerve-wracking aspect of performing live each week. "The live shows are terrifying," she admitted, describing the unique pressure of knowing millions are watching your every move.
Despite her stage experience, she found the combination of live performance, television cameras, and immediate public judgment created an entirely different kind of pressure cooker environment.
Lasting Lessons From the Ballroom
Though her time on the show has concluded, Davies reflects on the lasting impact of her Strictly experience. The discipline, resilience, and dance skills she developed continue to influence both her professional and personal life.
"It changes you as a person," she shared, emphasizing how the competition pushed her beyond what she thought possible and left her with newfound confidence and appreciation for ballroom artistry.
