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Jayde Adams reveals Strictly Come Dancing secret after smoking on Leeds Festival stage

Comedian Jayde Adams revealed her secret talent ahead of her Strictly debut in a few weeks.

The Bristolian, who is 38, performed at Leeds Festival on Saturday afternoon (August 27). The crowd started small but built up throughout her performance as she talked about Beyoncé, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and feminism representation.

The star, who is also known for her singing talent, will be part of the Strictly Come Dancing 2022 cast airing September 17. To add to her many talents, Jayde revealed she has a long history with dance.

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The former Adele impersonator said she has had 13 years of dance training. Ending her set and speaking to the crowd, she said: "If you don't know I'll tell you right. I've had 13 years dance training under this thick skin babes."

Jayde Adams, 38, smokes a cigarette on stage during her Leeds Festival 2022 gig (Leeds Live)

The crowd cheered, before she left the stage and added: "I'll see you on the telly." Other celebrities taking part in the popular BBC dance show include Will Mellor, Kym Marsh, and Helen Skelton.

While at Leeds Festival on Bank Holiday weekend Jayde also made the audience chuckle when she smoke a cigarette on stage. The performer asked an audience member "what you on", "cigarettes", they added.

She was given one by the smoker after asking "can I have one", and another fan threw a lighter on stage. Comedian Munya Chawa pulled out of the festival on Saturday morning due to illness.

Other comedians in Leeds this weekend include headliners Simon Amstell, Katherine Ryan and Joel Dommett.

Strictly Come Dancing's 2022 series airs on BBC from September 17.

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