Richard Madeley has revealed he turned down Strictly Come Dancing, and it’s all because of one specific dance.
Speaking on Good Morning Britain with co-host Ranvir Singh, Richard interjected a discussion about whether men or women are better suited for dancing to discuss his own brushes with Strictly.
‘I was talking to a booker from Strictly Come Dancing the other day because, for their folly, they sometimes ask me to go on it and I always say no,’ Richard said.
‘She was saying more women celebrities say yes and it’s much harder to get male celebrities to go on and do it. I mean I wouldn’t do it because of the jive.
‘I cannot conceivably come on in spandex and lurex and do the flick kicks, I would look so stupid.’
Stupid is what the public demand, Richard. Flash those Partridge flick kicks.
The line-up for this year’s series has already been announced, featuring the likes of Anneka Rice, Michelle Visage, Jamie Laing, and James Cracknell.
A number of other celebrities have also spoken out turning down the show, including retired footballer Peter Crouch.
You can catch Good Morning Britain weekdays on ITV at 6am.
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