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Helen Skelton explains why she signed up to Strictly after being tipped for final

Presenter-turned-Strictly Come Dancing star, Helen Skelton, has revealed that she feels "so lucky" to be dancing with Gorka Marquez, who has helped her to reach week seven of the prestigious competition.

On Saturday (November 5) the dancing duo are set to take to the floor with their rendition of a Jive, a high-energy dance that is sure to get heartbeats racing. Helen has already been pegged as a frontrunner to make the final, according to judge Motsi Mabuse; and Helen has given thanks to Gorka, 32, for teaching her how to dance.

Speaking to The Mirror, Helen said: "Gorka is a world-class dancer who spends all day teaching me how to dance. I'm very lucky, every bit is joyous." Helen, 39, said that she is "really grateful" just to be involved in Strictly, adding that she is enjoying it more than she thought she would.

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