Vicky Pattison opens up on 'Strictly curse' fears as she names perfect partner
Vicky Pattison has been announced as one of the 15 celebrities taking part in the 2025 series of Strictly Come Dancing, and she's already got her eye on a potential partner
Vicky, a former I'm A Celeb winner, is one of 15 stars to be announced for the 2025 series
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Vicky Pattison has revealed her ideal dance partner as she expressed concerns about the infamous Strictly 'curse.' During a recent conversation with Angela Scanlon on the Get a Grip podcast, the Geordie Shore star confessed to feeling 'scared' as she prepares for her forthcoming stint on the massively popular BBC dance show.
Vicky, who previously won I'm A Celeb, is one of 15 celebrities announced for the 2025 series. Other notable participants include Love Island's Dani Dyer and football icon Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.
As she discussed her preparations, Vicky was questioned about any potential dance partners she might have her 'eyes' on, and it appears she's eager to sidestep the show's notorious "curse".
This refers to a peculiar trend where contestants join the show in solid relationships off the dance floor, only for those relationships to dissolve—seemingly because of their involvement in the show.
Vicky was asked if she had her "eyes" on any potential dance partners
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Vicky stated: 'No, so obviously I'm newly married, and the press are just, like, wild, aren't they? I feel like the whole, like, chemistry between couples can easily be, like, misrepresented.'
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She continued: 'For that side of things, I would absolutely love a gay partner, just because I don't want any of the rumours. But, like, you can't go around requesting things like that.'
Vicky expressed her admiration for Johannes Radebe, a sentiment Angela enthusiastically shared. However, her co-host dismissed any chance of them being paired together, arguing he was 'too tall' for Vicky.
She responded that she'd heard this before, whilst Angela, who partnered with Strictly professional Carlos Gu during the 2023 series, confessed she'd "kinda" set her sights on him as a dance partner.
A chuckling Vicky then described Johannes as a 'popular fella' and suggested she might not possess the 'waif-like' qualities suited to Carlos.
Vicky is keen to avoid the show's reported "curse"
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The notorious 'curse' has allegedly caused disruption in the personal lives of both contestants and professional dancers alike, sometimes sparking fresh romances—including Dianne Buswell with Joe Sugg and Stacey Dooley with Kevin Clifton.
Meanwhile, Vicky wed The Only Way Is Essex star Ercan Ramadan last year, following a romance that began in 2019. Ercan popped the question to the reality personality in 2022 during a trip to Dubai.
On 24th August last year, the pair exchanged vows at Marylebone Town Hall in London, before jetting off to Puglia, Italy, for a second ceremony at Castle Elvira.
At the time, Vicky shared on Instagram: 'I have honestly never felt happiness like it—the most special day of our lives.'
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Discussing the couple's future family plans with OK!, she disclosed their intention to 'enjoy being married' for 'at least a year' before revealing details about their sleeping arrangements.
She explained: 'I'd love a honeymoon first! A little week in the Caribbean would be lovely. We're just desperate to sleep in the same bed together. I sleep with the dogs [they have two] and he sleeps in the spare room!'
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