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Louisa Streeting

Former Strictly Come Dancing star diagnosed with 'painful' condition after fans spot symptoms

Former Strictly Come Dancing star James Jordan has revealed he has shingles after seeking advice from his Internet followers.

The reality star, 43, was on holiday at the end of March with his wife and former Strictly star Ola and their daughter Ella. He rushed to the doctors on their return home earlier this week to discover he was suffering from shingles.

He complained of a "painful rash" on his body which he suspected to be shingles but sought confirmation from the public. Asking for the help of his Twitter followers on March 25, he said: "On holiday and have got this painful rash on one side of my back in my belt line.

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