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JB Gill finds Dance Dance Dance harder than The Jump… but doesn’t think athletes should compete on dangerous Channel 4 reality show

Former JLS singer is currently wowing the judges on ITV's new dance show with wife Chloe

JB GILL thinks The Jump is easier than Dance Dance Dance.

The former JLS singer is currently taking part in the new ITV dance show alongside his wife Chloe, and previously competed on the second series of Channel 4's infamous reality show.

 JB Gill is finding Dance Dance Dance harder than The Jump
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JB Gill is finding Dance Dance Dance harder than The JumpCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

The Jump has become known as one of the most dangerous celebrity programmes, with last years series forcing  seven famous faces to withdraw due to injury.

But speaking exclusively to The Sun Online, JB revealed he finds his current show much more challenging.

He said: "I think this has been the hardest. The Jump from my perspective was a lot more fun, as I love sport and really wanted to learn how to ski and so for me it was great to be part of that whole process.  The competition was less evident.

 JB is appearing on the new ITV dance show with wife Chloe
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JB is appearing on the new ITV dance show with wife ChloeCredit: ITV Picture Desk

"But then with Dance Dance Dance I’ve also had a lot of fun because I’m with Chloe and its just the two of us and whatever standard I’m at or whatever happens on stage we can enjoy that together.

"But it’s been more difficult definitely because I’m trying to pick up a discipline.

 JB struggled with all the elements that were required for their Ed Sheeran routine but pulled it off in the end
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JB struggled with all the elements that were required for their Ed Sheeran routine but pulled it off in the endCredit: ITV

"With our Ed Sheeran song I was basically doing a rumba and I don’t know anything about it, it’s a different style of counting, it’s a different style of dance, I had to lead and I’ve never done that before.

"It’s hard to try and lead someone who is already better than you but is also learning a new routine."

 JB was part of the second series of The Jump in 2015
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JB was part of the second series of The Jump in 2015Credit: Channel 4

Despite the difficulties he has faced trying to keep up with Chloe, who is a trained backing dancer, the 30-year-old has managed to impress the three judges and help the couple sit high up on the leaderboard.

Since JLS disbanded in 2013, JB has turned his hand to lots of different skills, including stints on Celebrity Masterchef and hosting CBeebies programme Down on the Farm.

 The JLS singer is enjoying the challenge of learning new dance skills
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The JLS singer is enjoying the challenge of learning new dance skills

But taking part in The Jump in 2015 was an opportunity he couldn't turn down, despite knowing the risk of injury.

He said: "One of the trickiest things is people who aren’t professional trying to compete, trying to race, trying to do things that professionals should do.

 JB is doing his best to keep up with his wife, who is a backing dancer by profession
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JB is doing his best to keep up with his wife, who is a backing dancer by professionCredit: ITV Picture Desk

"Some people haven’t done any training or exercise in their day to day lives and then go on to train for six weeks to try and get ready to compete in alpine sport, that’s a lot for anybody to go through let alone someone who has never done it before.

"I think it’s a great show and I loved being part of it but, I think there is a risk of injury, I was very much aware of it. It’s a shame to see so many people getting injured."

 JB doesnt think working athletes should take part in The Jump in case it brings their careers to a premature end
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JB doesnt think working athletes should take part in The Jump in case it brings their careers to a premature endCredit: Getty Images

With this in mind, JB doesn't think it's a good idea for working athletes, such as this year's contestants Olympic gymnast Louis Smith and Paralympic gold medallist Kadeena Cox to take part while they are still competing.

He explained: "I think if I was an athlete, I don’t know if I would do it, if I’m honest.

 The current line up for The Jump includes Olympian Louis Smith and Paralympian Kadeena Cox
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The current line up for The Jump includes Olympian Louis Smith and Paralympian Kadeena CoxCredit: Instagram

"Anything can happen and for the sake of your actual career - which is your livelihood and doesn’t last forever in sport lets be real - I think its something that’s better left for after you’ve competed as a professional.

"But if people are aware of the risk and it’s what they want to do then fair play to them."

Dance Dance Dance airs on Sunday nights on ITV

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