Strictly was terrifying, says weather presenter Carol Kirkwood
Carol Kirkwood, a former BBC weather presenter, described her experience on Strictly Come Dancing as terrifying yet unforgettable. Initially hesitant to join the show due to fears of embarrassment, she ultimately found the experience rewarding and praised her dance partner. Despite the challenges, including the pressure of performing live, she expressed gratitude for the opportunity and the support she received.
- ▪Carol Kirkwood found participating in Strictly Come Dancing to be terrifying.
- ▪She hesitated to join the show due to fears of looking silly.
- ▪Kirkwood described her dance partner Pasha Kovalev as incredibly skilled, making the experience enjoyable despite her lack of dancing ability.
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Strictly was terrifying, says weather presenter Carol Kirkwood16 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJames McCarthyBBC WalesAdam Tatton-ReidThe 63-year-old did not say "yes" to the show immediately as she was afraid of looking sillyFormer BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood says she found Strictly Come Dancing "terrifying" and would look for an escape route if she was first on.The 63-year-old, from Morar on the west coast of Scotland, said she did not say "yes" when asked on to the show immediately as she was afraid of looking silly.But on Sunday she told the Hay Festival in Hay-on-Wye, Powys, that doing the programme with dancer Pasha Kovalev was "amazing" and something she would never forget.Kirkwood admitted getting up close and personal with someone she had never met did…
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