BBC Strictly Come Dancing stars have it easier now former pro dancer swipes

Strictly dancer Robin Windsor explains reason for retirement

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor has said that this year’s cohort of celebrities “have it easier” on the show.

The 43-year old dancer, who danced on the show for three seasons, spoke in a new interview and opened up about his experience on the BBC competition.

When asked about the 2023 contestants, Robin slammed that they “have it easier” when it comes to taking part in the show.

“The hours are incredibly long and I think they have it a little easier now – not that they would agree,” he told Betway.

“All the professional numbers are now filmed and rehearsed in August, so it’s done before the show starts.”

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He continued: “They have longer with their celebrity each week, whereas when I danced, we would have to do the professional number on Monday morning until midday at Elstree.

“Then you would have to go where your celebrity lived because they didn’t come to us.

“Deborah Meaden was my last partner, so I had to travel to Somerset.”

Robin also said that when celebrities and professionals fall out on the show, it’s due to “big egos”.

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“It’s down to personality clashes and ego,” he said.

“Some celebrities and professionals have quite big egos, so if there are two big egos, they’re going to clash.

“That can make life really difficult. Everybody should experience Strictly at its best.”

Robin was forced to leave Strictly not by choice, but due to a back operation and then wasn’t asked back on the show.

You can tune into Strictly Come Dancing every Saturday evening on BBC One.

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