Fern's Emotional Revelations
FERN Britton has lifted the lid on her Strictly Come Dancing stint and claims she was 'in tears everyday'. The telly icon, 67, took part in the BBC show in 2012 but still has strong memories about her time in the ballroom. Fern, who was partnered with Russian dancer Artem Chigvintsev, has revealed she would cry before rehearsals.
Challenging Rehearsals and Tense Moments
Describing the rehearsals as "challenging", Fern added: "As the weeks went on, I found it increasingly hard to gather up my self-confidence and there were days I was crying before I even got into the rehearsal room." Fern even says: "Late one evening, when I simply couldn't get the steps in my head and we were both tired, he looked at me and said: 'Go home before I kill you.' It was a joke. I laughed. 'Kill me, please.'
Artem's Response and Denial
Earlier this year, Artem denied Fern's claims of him 'kicking or shoving her' during tense rehearsals. He told the Daily Express: "I believe I treated Fern with respect and genuine care and these claims about me are the opposite of everything I believe in and the person I am. The Celeb Report has contacted Artem's reps following Fern's most recent claims.
Strictly Come Dancing Under Pressure
Strictly has been rocked by a huge crisis this year and Fern's new allegation that she would 'cry before rehearsals' only adds to the pressure. The BBC recently released its findings following an investigation into Amanda Abbington's claims about Italian pro Giovanni Pernice. The investigation upheld six of Amanda's complaints, with sources saying those six related to verbal bullying and harassment.
Final Thoughts
Her new claims are the latest to rock Strictly Come Dancing, shedding light on the challenges faced behind the scenes of the popular show.
