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Strictly's Helen Skelton admits she's worried about 'letting down' partner Gorka Marquez ahead of 'different' routine

Strictly Come Dancing duo, Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez, appeared on Lorraine today to discuss their progress after week-one of the show. For their first dance, they wowed judges with an American Smooth - but they have revealed that their next dance will be very different.

Trying something completely new, Helen and Gorka will be trying their hands - or feet! - at a Cha Cha Cha. The energetic Cuban dance is worlds apart from the refined American Smooth that they kicked off the show with and Gorka referred to it as the "opposite" of their debut dance.

But the duo are feeling confident and are both in a "good place" thanks to a successful week of rehearsals. Speaking about the show, Helen said that she is having a "great time". She told Christine Lampard: "Your body hurts, but you're so on a high because of all the endorphins, it's a rollercoaster - it's great.

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