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Victoria Scheer

Strictly's Helen Skelton 'so glad it's over' as eliminations loom

Presenter Helen Skelton has revealed that she was "so glad" the week was over ahead of the week two results show.

The 39-year-old, who is partnered with professional dancer Gorka Márquez, dazzled judges with a sassy Cha Cha this week. The Countryfile star and mum-of-three admitted to finding it hard to show her "sexy" side.

While chatting to host Claudia Winkleman after her performance she confessed: "Gorka said dance like you are in the club on a Saturday night. I go to parties on a Saturday but trampoline parties, laser tag or soft play."

Read more: Strictly Come Dancing fans flood Helen Skelton with support after Gorka Marquez 'sexy' Cha Cha request

She now said she was relieved week two was over but said she was hoping to be on the dance floor again for week three. In a video shared on her Instagram profile, the duo asked fans for their support.

In the clip, Gorka can be heard saying: "Week two, finished, yes! Bye-bye Cha Cha," before high-fiving Helen.

Helen Skelton and dance partner Gorka Márquez (Instagram/helenskelton)

She replied, giggling: "It's wrong to say that I'm glad it's over, because there was a lot of steps, wasn't there?" Gorka conceded: "Yes, it was, it was quite fast and there is a lot of straight legs, bent knees, one is straight, one is bent and you're like 'what am I doing'."

Helen said: "But I got the steps right and I danced it." Gorka replied: "You were amazing, I loved it.

"And you were so sassy, I just loved it, well done, I think you smashed it."

He added, speaking directly to fans: "Now we just need your help so we can make it through to week three." Helen added: "I'd really like to be here next week.

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