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Daniel Bird

Strictly Come Dancing's Luba slams backstage drama and insists show is 'a joy'

Strictly Come Dancing star Luba Mushtuk has addressed speculation tensions are running high behind the scenes of the hit BBC show.

The Russian star, 33, has been on the programme since 2018 and danced with the likes of Shane Lynch, Jake Wood and Jay Blades in special spin-offs.

But while some claimthe pressure can be too much, Luba admits the dancers feel "privileged" to be on Strictly, while adding it's the "biggest and best" dance show in the world.

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