Strictly Come Dancing star John Whaite has revealed he has transformed his body through bodybuilding in preparation for the upcoming series. The 32-year-old, who won The Great British Bake Off in 2012, will be part of the first-ever male same-sex couple on the BBC show.
Whaite, who now works on Channel 4's Steph's Packed Lunch, said he has been weightlifting for years but got into bodybuilding in the past 18 months. He has incorporated more stretching and cardio into his routine and is watching his diet to become leaner.
The TV baker admitted he is no stranger to dance, having done ballet, modern and tap between the ages of 10 and 14. However, he expressed uncertainty about his rhythm for ballroom and Latin dancing, saying his biggest challenge will be not to be too hard on himself.
Whaite also joked about being 'Strictly-fied', looking forward to the glamour of the show including sheer tops, tight trousers, spray tans, hair and makeup. He has not yet been paired with a professional dancer but speculated that Graziano Di Prima, Johannes Radebe, Aljaz Skorjanec or Kai Widdrington could be potential matches.
