IT COULD ONLY BE THE VIC QUEEN: Reality TV legend Vicky Pattison makes a STARK STATEMENT live on air after being CONFIRMED for Strictly Come Dancing
VICKY Pattison is the latest famous name to be confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing.
Appearing on today’s This Morning with Craig Doyle and Emma Willis, she said: “I’ve not got high hopes for my dancing, lads. I’m a drinker not a dancer.”
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Vicky punched her way through a Strictly poster on This Morning
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Geordie Shore’s Vicky said she’s more of a drinker than a dancer, but is ready to give it a go
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Her ambition is to avoid going out in week oneCredit: Getty
Vicky, 37, had trouble breaking through a Strictly banner on her way into the studio and joked her dancefloor journey should be easier.
She said she has watched the show for years and was flattered to be a part of it, adding that she just didn’t want to go out in the first week.
Bubbling with energy, she said: “Do you know it was just really nice to be asked like I watched the show for years. Me and me granma always used to sit down and watch it on Saturday nights. I’ve obviously had friends do it …
“I don’t have any grand designs on lifting that trophy. I’d just be happy not to be out first week.”
The Heart Radio star continued: “I am buzzing like an old fridge.
“Don’t get us wrong, I’m really excited I’m out of me comfort zone, opening myself up to a whole new audience … so I am terrified, can you tell?
“I’ve been in this industry 15 years now and I know I’m not the most talented, prettiest, but I promised myself I’d work the hardest .
“I’m going to try me absolute best I just hope they’re patient as I’m not the quickest learner!”
The Geordie Shore legend and I’m A Celebrity winner has long been linked with the show and will now take to the dancefloor at Elstree Studios.
It will be a role reversal from last year’s series, during which she was supported by best pal Pete Wicks.
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Towie star Pete impressed, showing a fun side to his personality and delivering memorable routines that included a wild George of the Jungle effort.
We previously revealed bosses were keen to snap Vicky up.
A source said: “Vicky loved watching Pete on the series and was in awe of the detail that goes into every performance.
“She has great energy and will no doubt be a hit with the viewers.
“Vicky’s done plenty of reality shows but is ready to be out of her comfort zone on the dance floor.”
Newcastle-born Vicky found fame in 2011 on MTV UK’s Geordie Shore.
In 2015, she was crowned I’m A Celebrity’s Queen of the Jungle, later calling the show the “best thing” she had ever done.
She previously said she would not rule out appearing on Strictly Come Dancing — but admitted she would struggle on the dance floor.
She told The Sun last year: “I’ve done my fair share of reality TV and I’d never say never to anything but I’m not a dancer, at all.
“Like, when I found out Pete was doing Strictly, the first thing I did was ring him and see if he was okay.
“Because me and him are more ‘stand in the corner, drink and have a laugh’ than the ‘centre of the dance floor’ people.”
She added: “He was really nervous, and I think that’s how I’ll be.
“As I’ve gotten a bit older, I just feel like I get out of my comfort zone less and less.
“And I know that’s not a good thing and I should be pushing myself out of it sometimes.”
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Vicky’s best pal Pete Wicks took part last yearCredit: PA
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Vicky admits she’s not much of a dancerCredit: Instagram
