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Strictly star admits they felt 'fat-shamed' while taking part in show


An EastEnders star who joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2009 has opened up about her time on the BBC show and said she was left 'devastated' when she was 'fat-shamed'

Post-Strictly, Natalie has transformed her lifestyle, adopting healthier eating habits and cutting out fast food, which has seen her slim down significantly a change she attributes to diet, running, and a safer approach to weight management after previous struggles, reports the Mirror. Besides her iconic role in the BBC soap, which will be celebrating its 40th anniversary next year, Natalie also hosts two weekly podcasts, Life With Nat and Off The Telly. She's also recently bagged a presenting gig on Channel 4's new four-part consumer affairs show, What's The Big Deal?, set to air this winter.

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