Vicky Pattison has shared graphic images of her blistered and bruised feet after just one week of training for Strictly Come Dancing, admitting she underestimated the show's physical demands.
The former Geordie Shore star, 36, posted before-and-after photos on Instagram showing the toll of her first rehearsal. 'It certainly was a baptism of fire lads… that’s for sure! If I was doubting my ability before, then I REALLY am now!!! Dancing is SO HARD!' she wrote.
Pattison said she felt as though she had been 'hit by a car' and joked about stepping on her dance partners' feet. Despite the pain, she praised her fellow contestants and professional dancers, calling them 'an absolute joy'.
She is one of 15 celebrities taking part in the 23rd series of the BBC competition, which returns next month. The line-up includes Dani Dyer, Alex Kingston, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, and Kristian Nairn, among others.
Strictly continues to face scrutiny following reports of drug use by former contestants, adding to a series of controversies including bullying and misconduct allegations in recent years.
