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BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Toyah Willcox had to 'learn to walk again' after surgery


BBC Strictly Come Dancing contestant Toyah Willcox has opened up about the surgery she underwent at 51 to correct the length of her legs, admitting she had to 'learn to walk again'

Toyah Wilcox opened up on the surgery in her 50s that left her having to learn to walk again (Image: BBC) Read MoreRelated Articles Strictly Come Dancing fans have already 'worked out' winner after spotting huge hint Despite having battled a twisted spine and additional health issues, Toyah previously spoke of the life-altering surgery carried out in 2009, an operation the completely "reinvented" her, reports the Express. Opening up to the Daily Mail, Toyah discussed her congenital condition, explaining that she was born with "shallow hip sockets" and uneven leg lengths, which affected her ability to move freely.

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