Strictly Come Dancing's Kirsty Gallacher has finally broken her silence on the infamous backstage tensions with her professional partner Brendan Cole, describing their time together as 'absolutely horrendous'.
The Sky Sports presenter, who was the second celebrity to be eliminated from the 2017 series, has revealed for the first time the full extent of the difficult partnership that played out away from the glitterball.
In a candid new interview, the 48-year-old broadcaster didn't hold back when discussing their strained relationship, which she claims was fraught with conflict from the very beginning.
The Partnership That Never Clicked
Gallacher confessed that their pairing was disastrous from the start, with a complete lack of chemistry that made the intense training sessions unbearable. 'We just didn't get on,' she revealed, highlighting the constant friction that affected both their performance and her overall Strictly experience.
The former GMTV host described how the professional atmosphere turned increasingly uncomfortable, making it nearly impossible to focus on learning the complex dance routines that Strictly is famous for.
A Relief to Be Voted Off
In a surprising admission, Gallacher revealed that being voted off the show in the second week came as a genuine relief. The early exit meant she could finally escape the tense situation that had been making her miserable behind the scenes.
She expressed disappointment that her Strictly journey was cut short but acknowledged that continuing in such a strained partnership would have been unbearable for both parties involved.
Life After Strictly
Since her brief stint on the BBC dance show, Gallacher has continued her successful broadcasting career and maintained a relatively low profile regarding her Strictly experience - until now.
Her revelations provide a rare glimpse into the potential pressures and personality clashes that can occur on one of British television's most beloved entertainment shows, reminding viewers that not everything is as glamorous as it appears on screen.
