It's well-known that Strictly is no walk in the park, and Loose Women star Kaye Adams, 59, gave a behind-the-scenes look at what really goes on.
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The presenter posted a photo of herself lying on the floor in a dance studio, with her head in her hands. She captioned the photo: "Let's just say it was a hard day at training yesterday... Slow and (un)steady wins the race, right!?!!"
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Kaye's friends were quick to inundate her with support, with Strictly co-star Fleur East writing: "I know the feeling!! Smashing it Kaye," while Dame Kelly Holmes wrote: "Go Kaye you got this."
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Her followers were equally positive. One commented: "No pain, no gain! Cannot wait to see you all dolled up on the dance floor," while another said: "Go girl. You've got it!"
Ahead of rehearsals, Kaye was training hard for her turn on the dancefloor, posting videos on Instagram and impressing the Strictly pros with her pre-show dedication.
Kaye Adams shared an insight into training
Karen Hauer commented: "Yes!!! Fantastic student already," to which Kaye replied: "Wow! I am blushing!"
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Kaye's Loose Women costars were impressed too. Ruth Langsford wrote: "That's not half bad! Don't forget the jazz hands," while Katie Piper commented: "Looking good."
Kaye Adams said she isn't a great dancer
Kaye, who turns 60 in December, said of joining the show: "I can't dance at all, I've got two left feet!"
Of her decision to take part, she explained: "I said I wanted to make the last year of my fifties memorable and I can’t think of a better way of doing it than showing the world my two left feet. Pray for me!”
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