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LIGHT ON HIS FEET

Strictly Come Dancing’s Rev Richard Coles has shed a stone in weight — all because of his gruelling training schedule

STRICTLY’S Rev Richard Coles has lost a stone in just one month due to his tough training schedule.

The vicar, 55, has been whipped into shape by 28-year-old pro dancer Dianne Buswell, who has also urged him to ditch his diet of cake and pork pies for healthy snacks.

 Rev Richard Coles has apparently lost 'inches off his waist'
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Rev Richard Coles has apparently lost 'inches off his waist'Credit: Handout

A studio source said: “Richard has lost inches off his waist and the costume department have had to take in several of his outfits. He’s delighted.”

Ex-Communards musician Richard — dancing the Paso Doble tomorrow night — admitted before the series: “I want to lose two-and-a-half stone and not go to A&E. That’s my main ambition.”

 Strictly viewers branded Rev Richard Coles ‘the new Ed Balls’
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Strictly viewers branded Rev Richard Coles ‘the new Ed Balls’
 Rev Richard Coles has been dubbed the worst Strictly contestant ever by insiders
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Rev Richard Coles has been dubbed the worst Strictly contestant ever by insiders
 Diane Buswell has urged Rev Richard to give up pork pies and cake
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Diane Buswell has urged Rev Richard to give up pork pies and cake