Love Island's Zara McDermott Opens Up About Nerves and New Opportunities on Strictly

Feeling the Pressure

Zara McDermott, former Love Island contestant, is feeling the nerves as she prepares for her upcoming performance on Strictly Come Dancing. Zara will be dancing the cha-cha-cha with her partner Graziano Di Prima, and the pressure is on.

Reassurance from Graziano

Graziano Di Prima has been teasing Zara about their dance, describing it as "exotic" and "Latin." However, Graziano reassured her, saying, "The sky is the limit. Be positive..."

Moving On from Love Island

Zara, now 26, reflected on her journey since being dumped from the Love Island villa just 10 days after entering as a bombshell in 2018. She stated, "After feeling like the 'least successful person' from my Love Island year, my career has since gone from strength to strength and continues to climb."

She expressed her pride in being the first-ever Love Islander to participate in Strictly. "Going on Strictly has made me realize how far I've come from those days on Love Island. When I got dumped from the island, I was quite shocked. I thought I would be in there the whole time. When I came out, I definitely felt inferior to the other girls who were landing huge fashion deals. I felt really gutted about how my journey had gone," Zara shared.

Now, Zara is eager to make her mark on the dance floor and prove herself amidst her nerves. Will she be able to channel her anxiety into a dazzling performance? Tune in to Strictly Come Dancing next Saturday to find out!