Zara McDermott has revealed why she’s banned her boyfriend Sam Thompson from watching her in the Strictly Come Dancing audience again.
Already the Made In Chelsea star, 31, was ‘forced’ to stay at home by Zara so he could vote for her on his phone.
But now Zara, 26, has revealed during an appearance on Good Morning Britain why she his banned him for the second time.
Appearing alongside her Strictly partner Graziano Di Prima, 29, Zara admitted that she only has limited tickets per performance that she has to dish out between her friends and family.
Speaking to hosts Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid, Zara said: ‘You only get two tickets a week.
Second time: Zara McDermott, 26, has revealed why she’s banned her boyfriend Sam Thompson from watching her in the Strictly Come Dancing audience again
Gutted: Already the Made In Chelsea star, 31, was ‘forced’ to stay at home by Zara so he could vote for her on his phone
‘I have got all my family and friends on Rota’s because I want everyone to come and see me. You never know which week is going to be your last.’
Elsewhere Zara reflected on being in the dance off two weeks ago and how it felt to be at risk of going home.
She said: ‘I kept telling myself “look this is what Strictly is about. It is not just going to be plain sailing”
‘I was under no illusion it was going to be like this. I think for me, I thought I watched this show since I was seven, I have seen people in all different stages of the competition and come out in different ways.
‘As someone like me who is a non-dancer, What could I do? Sit there and be sad about it or I can channel my confidence and positivity into the next week.’
It comes after Zara revealed the level of trust she puts into the Strictly costume team to ensure she doesn’t suffer any awkward wardrobe malfunctions on the show.
The former Love Islander admitted that dancing on the show and wearing the skimpy sequined outfits is ‘a massive step out of my comfort zone’ but that she had faith in the costume team.
Speaking to The Sun, Zara said: ‘You are literally strapped in, so nothing pops out. You do a dress run before to make sure that everything stays perfect.
Banned again: But now Zara has revealed during an appearance on Good Morning Britain why she his banned him for the second time
Juggling: Appearing alongside her Strictly partner Graziano Di Prima, 29, Zara admitted that she only has limited tickets per performance that she has to dish out
Tricky: Speaking to hosts Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid, Zara said: ‘You only get two tickets a week. Zara McDermott reveals why Sam was banned from watching Strictly
Giving her a boost: Her boyfriend Sam Thompson was supporting her from home so he could vote for her on his phone and get his followers to do the same (pictured together)
Strapped in: It comes after Zara revealed the level of trust she puts into the Strictly costume team to ensure she doesn’t suffer any awkward wardrobe malfunctions on the show
Looking good: The former Love Islander admitted that wearing the skimpy sequined outfits is ‘a massive step out of my comfort zone’ (pictured last month)
Trust: Zara said: ‘You are literally strapped in, so nothing pops out. You do a dress run before to make sure that everything stays perfect’
‘I’m definitely happy to wear whatever the team decides is right. Hopefully that body confidence will grow week on week.
‘I’ve never used my body in this way. I’ve never danced before, so this is a massive step out of my comfort zone. I’m just happy to see what they create for me each week.’
It comes after Zara found it hard to hold back the tears on Saturday night as she danced the Viennese Waltz after being in the dreaded dance-off last week.
Before taking to the stage, Zara told the camera that last week was ‘the biggest mix of emotions’ but that she was grateful for the judges saving her.
After her performance, host Claudia Winkleman asked if being in the dance off was good motivation.
Zara shakily replied: ‘I could have looked at it one of two ways. I could have really let it get me down this week. I could have used it as a way to find more fire. I’ve worked so hard this week.’
Fighting back tears Zara praised Graziano, saying: ‘This man has been my absolute rock this week because he’s kept me so positive in a week that could have been quite emotional, so I feel really really happy.
‘I’ve got that dance done. It’s my favourite dance in the world ever. And yeah, I feel good. I feel good.’
Emotional: It comes after Zara found it hard to hold back the tears on Saturday night as she danced the Viennese Waltz after being in the dreaded dance-off last week
Proving herself: Before taking to the stage, Zara told the camera that last week was ‘the biggest mix of emotions’ but that she was grateful for the judges saving her
Mixed critique: Some of the judges described Zara’s performance as ‘gorgeous’ and ‘beautiful’ but Craig Revel-Horwood said he found it ‘a little bush kangaroo’
Several of the judges praised Zara’s performance as ‘gorgeous’ and ‘beautiful’ with Shirley Ballas even saying it was her ‘best dance yet’.
However, Craig Revel-Horwood said he found it ‘a little bush kangaroo and by that I mean skippy with the up and down-ness’.
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