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Rebecca Cook

Helen Skelton addresses Strictly 'fix' allegations after tap dancing champion past

Helen Skelton has addressed her tap dancing success as a child after allegations of a ‘fix’ scandal on Strictly Come Dancing.

The 39-year-old former Blue Peter presenter – who is joining the series months after splitting for her husband Richie Myler – answered questions on whether she would have an upper hand for the 2022 season.

Appearing on ITV show Lorraine, host Lorraine Kelly asked if her tap dancing past would help, after an old interview revealed she won a dance competition in her teenage years.

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