Strictly contestant Will Young won’t admit he has dance skills
Pop idol winner says he's never danced without a mic in hand... but he's forgetting his formal training
IT’S been 14 years since WILL YOUNG won the first Pop Idol – and clearly time has taken its toll on his memory.
The singer became the second confirmed Strictly contestant for the new series, but seems to have forgotten his extensive dancing background.
Will claims he has never shuffled his feet without singing one of his hits at the same time.
He said: “Music is my passion and the dancing I have done has always been with a microphone in hand. Now there will be no microphone or band, just me, my partner and the dance floor.”
But Will appears to forget his time studying musical theatre at West London’s Arts Educational School.
Not to mention his 2013 Laurence Olivier Awards nomination after starring in West End musical Cabaret, where he had to dance.
In previous series, DENISE VAN OUTEN and PETER ANDRE got grief for their years of training while competing against amateurs, so it’s not surprising that Will might be being a touch economic with the truth.
A Strictly source said: “Dancing is not Will’s first love but it’s fair to say he’s had years of experience working with choreographers.
“He’s looking forward to Strictly but is daunted by the ballroom dancing with a partner. He knows he will be one of the favourites and is keen to play down expectations.
“Other performers with similar experience have been branded cheats. That’s something he’s keen to avoid.”
Will is the second confirmed name after politician ED BALLS. Actress LESLEY JOSEPH and JUDGE RINDER are set to be formally announced as part of this year’s line-up too.
Will was not shy of fighting back when SIMON COWELL criticised his Pop Idol performance. I can’t wait for his fiery showdowns with CRAIG REVEL HORWOOD.
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