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Poppy Huggett

Chris Appleton says Strictly was ‘never about winning’ and gave him ‘a whole new lease of life’

Chris Appleton has opened up about his time on Strictly Come Dancing, admitting that winning was never his goal when he signed up for the BBC show.

The celebrity hairstylist, who was partnered with professional dancer Amy Dowden, said he wanted to challenge himself by stepping completely outside his comfort zone.

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