It was The X Factor that gave Shayne Ward, 40, his first taste of Saturday nights on reality TV in 2005. And now the singer and former Corrie star is doing it all over again in the Strictly ballroom. He tells Closer about how he relaxes after rehearsals, and his bond with pro partner Nancy Xu.
Hi, Shayne! The Strictly celebs first meet all the pros at a ‘speed-dating’-style event. What was your first impression of Nancy?
You’re basically dancing in a circle, and you have about five seconds with each pro, but there was just something about the way that Nancy approached me and instantly made me feel calm. She’s absolutely beautifully bonkers as well, but she had a great way of teaching me.
What do you two say…
