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Emmerdale star Claire King brands Strictly's Brendan Cole 'really nasty' after he 'ground down her confidence' in a resurfaced interview


The actress, 62, who plays Kim Tate in the soap, competed on the BBC series alongside the professional dancer, 48, in 2006, where they finished in sixth place.

Emmerdale star Claire King branded Strictly Come Dancing Brendan Cole 'really nasty' after he 'ground down her confidence' in resurfaced interview (pictured in November 2023) Pro Graziano Di Prima, 30, was axed from the upcoming series over reports he verbally and physically abused his celebrity partner Zara McDermott, 27, during last year's competition. This came after another pro Giovanni Pernice, 33, was suspended from the show last month over claims of off-camera misconduct - which he denies - made by Amanda Abbington, 50, and two other former celeb partners.

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