BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Vicky Pattison suffers painful health issue days into rehearsals and admits 'it's hard'
Strictly Come Dancing's Vicky Pattison has been left in major pain just days into rehearsals for the BBC dance show after her feet took a beating during the gruelling early practice routines. The Geordie Shore icon has been busy preparing for the new season of Strictly, which is set to return next month, however it's already not looking good as she showed off her injuries.
The 37-year-old has taken to Instagram to share snaps of her feet in an agonising state after just one week of rehearsals. Uploading a snap of the back of her blistered pink heel, which looked worse for wear, she wrote: "And so it begins," along with a crying and laughing emoji.
Vicky's cut up feet had fans feeling squeamish as she explained how she was feeling in a second upload, admitting that she felt like she had been "hit by a car". She wrote: "Our first @bbcstrictly rehearsal... The start of the day versus... the end.
"It certainly was a baptism of fire lads... that's for sure! If I was doubting my ability before.. then I REALLY am now!!! Dancing is SO HARD!"
Vicky went on to heap praise upon Strictly's professional dancing team as she exclaimed: "No wonder those pros are all drop dead gorgeous. I feel like I've been hit by a car and I've already got blisters.. WTF???"
She added: "A serious newfound appreciation for everyone who's ever taken part! BUT... what an amazing day, the team are incredible, the celebs are so wonderful ,and the pros are an absolute joy.
"If I hang around long enough... I think I'll really love my new family. I'm off to think about my life choices and apologise to all the fellas I stepped all over today!"
Vicky's post came after Game of Thrones star Kristian Nairn was announced as the 15th celebrity on this year's Strictly line up.
The full line up of contestants for the upcoming series include former Love Island star Dani Dyer, actress Alex Kingston, EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal, legendary footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, TikTokker George Clarke, Drag Race star La Voix, model Ellie Goldstein, and rugby star Chris Robshaw.
They will also be joined by Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, also known as Nitro, The Apprentice contestant Thomas Skinner, Good Morning Britain's Ross King, Lioness Karen Carney and Neighbours actor Stefan Dennis.
Meanwhile judges, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke are all returning to the panel for another year. Hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly will also be reprising their roles.
Strictly 2025 will come as the BBC programmes' 23rd series with the show set to return in September.
The show's return comes after Strictly has just faced a fresh scandal after claims of cocaine use by two stars with reports suggesting their substance use was an open secret on the show.
It follows a turbulent few years of controversial allegations including backstage bullying, misconduct claims and several stars being axed or suspended by the BBC as a result of their behaviour.
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