Vicky Pattison has shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse of her swollen cut-up feet on Instagram after her first week of gruelling Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals. The TV personality, 37, who rose to fame on MTV’s Geordie Shore, was unveiled as the eleventh celebrity taking part in this year’s BBC competition last week.
Sharing a photo of her red swollen feet after rehearsing, she wrote: ‘And so it begins’, (crying and laughing emoji).
In a second post, Vicky admitted she feels like she has been ‘hit by a car’ as she has found ‘dancing so hard’ after starting rehearsals.
She said: ‘Our first @bbcstrictly rehearsal… The start of the day versus… the end. ‘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! Vicky Pattison has shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse of her swollen cut-up feet on Instagram after her first week of gruelling Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals.
The TV personality, 37, shared a photo of her red swollen feet and wrote: ‘And so it begins’, (crying and laughing emoji).
‘No wonder those pros are all drop dead gorgeous. I feel like I’ve been hit by a car and I’ve already got blisters.. WTF??? A serious new found appreciation for everyone who’s ever taken part! ‘BUT… what an amazing day, the team are incredible, the celebs are so wonderful and the pros are an absolute joy.
‘If I hang around long enough… I think I’ll really love my new family. I’m off to think about my life choices and apologise to all the fellas I stepped all over today!’
It comes as Strictly was hit with a fresh scandal just weeks before the new series kicks off. The BBC have reportedly alerted the Metropolitan Police to investigate a new allegation, after lawyers began an inquiry into the series.
The broadcaster had already launched an inquiry into the family show amid claims two of its stars had used cocaine. According to The Sun on Sunday, detectives from the Met Police are allegedly examining other allegations.
Sources claim: ‘It’s a significant new development in the BBC’s recent string of crises that they have now got the police involved in investigating allegations surrounding Strictly. This is a very dramatic turn of events.
In a second post, Vicky admitted she feels like she has been ‘hit by a car’ as she has found ‘dancing so hard’ after starting rehearsals She wrote: ‘I feel like I’ve been hit by a car and I’ve already got blisters.. WTF??? A serious new found appreciation for everyone who’s ever taken part!’
‘Despite all the show and its team have been through over recent months, it’s hugely controversial that you’ve now got Scotland Yard detectives probing Strictly. ‘This is their biggest prime-time family entertainment show, so it’s not a good look for the BBC.’
The BBC declined to comment on any police investigations when contacted by Daily Mail. A spokesperson for the broadcaster previously stated: ‘We have clear protocols and policies in place for dealing with any serious complaint raised with us. ‘We would always encourage people to speak to us if they have concerns. It would not be appropriate for us to comment further.’
Strictly’s new series has been hit by a string of scandals in the lead-up to its return, including revelations that the broadcaster had hired a law firm to probe allegations of drug taking by two individuals. One of the stars involved in the drugs probe was also suspected of drinking while working on the show after crew smelt alcohol on their breath.
