BBC Morning Live presenter Helen Skelton was joined by former Strictly Come Dancing star Kai Widdrington on the BBC One magazine show as they discussed the new series
Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Helen Skelton has expressed her relief that professional dancer Kai Widdrington is without a celebrity partner this year.
Kai retorted in good spirits, saying, "I'm here, you've got me all week, I'm here all week Monday to Friday doing Strictly fitness and yeah, it's my first time, I can't wait! " His comments come after he revealed to the Daily Star his disappointment at not being coupled with a famous face for the current season.
He also acknowledged to the Express the competitive nature of the partnering process, stating, "Some of us don't get partners and that's the way it is", reports Wales Online. He's also eager for the upcoming season that debuted on Saturday night, complementing the new contestants: "The line-up of celebs this year is amazing. It is going to be a fantastic series, as it always is."
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