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Pete Wicks admits he was 'forced' to do Strictly in candid confession


The Only Way Is Essex's Pete Wicks has revealed that he wasn't a Strictly Come Dancing fan before joining the celebrity line-up - but now "genuinely loves" the BBC show

The 35 year old former ' The Only Way is Essex' star was persuaded to join the BBC One Latin and ballroom dance show by his manager and close friend Sam Thompson, but he wasn't too keen until he had a blast on his "taster" day. However, the tattooed heartthrob admits he regrets giving the costume department carte blanche to dress him in anything they please. Pete seems a bit anxious about public opinion as he prepares to strut his stuff on the dance floor in front of millions of viewers.

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