Vicky Pattison has revealed she’s struggling with rehearsals for Strictly Come Dancing, joking she’d prefer to chow down on kangaroo testicles in the jungle than face the dancefloor.
The former I’m A Celebrity winner, 37, was announced as part of the line-up for the latest series of Strictly, which launches on Sunday, September 20.
Speaking to The Sun, the reality star admitted she’s already feeling the pressure.
She confessed: ‘I’d take kangaroo balls over glitter balls any day. I’m really done in.
The 2015 jungle queen continued: ‘I’m not a dancer or an athlete at all. I’m struggling with that. But, more than anything, the nerves are just getting the better of me already.
‘I’m getting frustrated and finding it hard to pick it up. I’m worried about being rubbish, going out first and falling over.’
Vicky Pattison has revealed she’s struggling with rehearsals for Strictly Come Dancing, joking she’d prefer to chow down on kangaroo testicles in the jungle than face the dancefloor
The former I’m A Celebrity winner, 37, was announced as part of the line-up for the latest series of Strictly, which launches on Sunday, September 20
The star also admitted that when she first entered the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Jungle, she felt ready to take on the challenge.
However, with Strictly, she feels the complete opposite and says she’s currently ‘living on her nerves’.
Vicky revealed she now understands why Pete Wicks, 36, smoked so much during his time on the last series, as she’s finding herself overwhelmed with nerves ahead of her debut.
Thankfully, she has husband Ercan Ramadan, 32, by her side, whom she described as supportive, kind, and excited for her.
She also said she wishes she could be more like him, as nothing seems to faze him, and he takes everything in his stride.
Despite their differences, Vicky believes it’s their opposite personalities that make them work so well as a couple.
The interview comes after Strictly was plunged into chaos earlier this week after the show’s secret pairings were leaked online.
BBC bosses had gone to great lengths to keep the pairs under wraps ahead of next weekend’s big launch, where 15 celebrities will go head-to-head for the glitterball trophy.
Speaking to The Sun this week, the reality star admitted she’s already feeling the pressure (pictured in July)
She confessed: ‘I’d take kangaroo balls over glitter balls any day. I’m really done in. I’m not a dancer or an athlete at all, I’m struggling with that. But, more than anything, the nerves are just getting the better of me’ (pictured on I’m A Celebrity in 2015)
But the tightly guarded secret didn’t last long, as the 2025 celebrity-pro pairings appeared online – with fans already buzzing over the line-up.
Only hours earlier, stars including Dani Dyer, Vicky, La Voix and Chris Robshaw had filmed a dazzling pre-recorded number with their professional partners for the opening show.
And, true to form, Strictly’s notorious ‘super-spoiler’ had struck once again.
The fan has been leaking the results show outcomes on his website and X page for more than a decade.
The Daily Mail has chosen not to share the leaked pairings to avoid spoiling the surprise for viewers.
The BBC has been contacted for comment.
Strictly fans flocked to X to react to the leaked list, with many divided over the pairings.
They penned: ‘The #Strictly pairings are interesting’,
‘Ooooh the #Strictly pairings are out, some very interesting ones in there, looking forward to see how they play out’,
‘I know the pairings and all I’m going to say is I’m shocked. Some real unexpected ones in there’,
‘Oooh the spoiler some interesting pairings #strictly’,
‘The #Strictly pairings Day = Ruined!’
It comes after Strictly was plunged into chaos earlier this week after the show’s secret pairings were leaked online (professional dancers pictured 2024)
BBC bosses had gone to great lengths to keep the partnerships under wraps ahead of next weekend’s big launch, where 15 celebrities will go head-to-head for the glitterball trophy (2024 winners Chris McCausland and pro partner Dianne Buswell)
‘None of the strictly pairings really fill me with excitement this year.’
Daily Mail revealed in 2022 the identity of the ‘Strictly super spoiler’, who has been publishing the identity of the axed pairings on his website Strictly Spoiler every Saturday evening since 2012.
David Thorp, who is estranged from his wife Angie, insisted he’s not taking the fun out of the show, saying there’s an ‘appetite’ for viewers to know the result as soon as it’s available.
And he also blamed the BBC for not doing two live shows to prevent leaks from happening.
Thorp told Daily Mail: ‘I’m just providing a service and am not spoiling anyone’s enjoyment.
‘I don’t put the results for everyone to see, and they have to search for my site to find out the results.
‘There is an appetite from people who want to know the results before Sunday.
‘It could be argued that the BBC is to blame for recording something which is of massive interest the day before.’
Thorp claims he doesn’t have one ”source’ and he learns the result each week from various audience members, despite what insiders say.
He explained: ‘I find out the result by audience members there on the night contacting me or from the other Strictly spoiler sites around.’
STRICTLY LINEUP 2025
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey
Age: 36
Profession: Olympic Sprinter and Gladiator
Harry says: ‘I’ll be bringing tons of energy to light up the dance floor. Let’s hope I’m as quick picking up the routines as I am on the track.’
Alex Kingston
Age: 62
Profession: Doctor Who actress
The actress teases: ‘My hips don’t lie.’
Balvinder Sopal
Age: 46
Profession: EastEnders actress
Balvinder says: ‘I’m far too excited to put into words how I feel but I’m incredibly excited at the prospect of dancing across the ballroom.’
La Voix
Age: 45
Profession: Drag performer
She says: ‘Strictly is a national institution and I can’t wait to get started. All that’s left to say is: good luck to my partner! Here’s hoping they can help me go from La Voix into La Danse.’
Thomas Skinner
Age: 34
Profession: Reality star and entrepreneur
He says: ‘Bring on the sequins, sambas and most importantly, the BOSH to the ballroom!’
Vicky Pattison
Age: 37
Profession: Reality TV star
She says: ‘I’m absolutely buzzing to be part of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing line-up… but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t terrified.’
Karen Carney
Age: 38
Profession: Football pundit
She says: ‘I’m such a huge fan of the show and I can’t believe I’m finally getting the chance to take part.’
Dani Dyer
Age: 29
Profession: Reality star, 2018 Love Island winner
Dani says: ‘Getting the opportunity to be on Strictly is the second most amazing thing I’ve done this year! feel very very blessed and cannot wait to get my dancing shoes on.’
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
Age: 53
Profession: Former Chelsea and Netherlands striker and ex-England coach.
He says: ‘Swapping the pitch for the ballroom is certainly not something I’ve done before but I’m looking forward to tackling a fun challenge! Bring on a new type of footwork, with hopefully no own goals.’
Ellie Goldstein
Age: 23
Profession: Model, influencer and disability ambassador
She says: ‘It’s a show I’ve loved watching for so long, and the chance to now be part of it feels like a dream’.
Chris Robshaw
Age: 39
Profession: Rugby player
He says: ‘This is about as far out of my comfort zone as it gets! I’m hoping to take my dad-dancing to a whole new level, and my mum can’t wait to drag me along to her Zumba class’.
Stefan Dennis
Age: 66
Profession: Actor
He says: ‘Looking forward to the sparkle and reaching for the sky.’
Ross King
Age: 63
Profession: Showbiz correspondent
He says: ‘I can’t wait to learn from the best, meet my fellow contestants, and, most importantly… try not to step on too many toes!’
Lewis Cope
Age: 30
Profession: Actor
He says: ‘I’m so excited to be swapping the Dales for the dance floor and joining this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.’
