Strictly Come Dancing alumna Dani Harmer has made a surprising confession about her relationship with former professional dance partner Vincent Simone, more than a decade after they waltzed across the famous BBC ballroom.
The actress, who shot to fame as Tracy Beaker, revealed that a recent reunion on the show's sister programme, It Takes Two, was far from comfortable. Despite their successful partnership in 2012, which saw them reach the quarter-finals, Harmer admitted the backstage atmosphere was palpably "awkward".
A Partnership Revisited
Harmer and Simone, known for their fiery Argentine Tango, were a popular pairing with viewers. However, the 34-year-old star suggested that time has not necessarily healed all wounds or forged a lasting friendship.
Speaking on her podcast, Mint Tea and a Chat, she didn't mince words: "It was a bit awkward backstage with Vincent, I'm not going to lie." This candid admission gives fans a rare glimpse into the complex dynamics that can exist long after the glitterball trophies have been shelved.
Life After Strictly
Since her Strictly stint, Dani's life has changed significantly. She is now a mother and continues her acting career, a world away from the intense training schedules of the dance competition.
Vincent Simone, meanwhile, left his role as a professional dancer on the main show in 2015. His appearance on It Takes Two was a throwback for dedicated fans, but Harmer's revelations suggest the memory lane trip came with an unexpected side of tension.
This story highlights that not all Strictly partnerships blossom into lifelong friendships, adding a layer of relatable reality to the often-glamorised world of celebrity dance competitions.
