RICHARD Osman was heard taking a savage swipe at Strictly stars, as he revealed the reason why he would never take part in the BBC One show.
The former Pointless star, 54, didn’t hold back when discussing the new series of the famous dance show.
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Richard Osman has revealed why he would never sign up to StrictlyCredit: Rest is Entertainment podcast,
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It came as Richard took a savage swipe at the popular BBC One showCredit: PA
Over the last week, the buzz surrounding Strictly Come Dancing has been swirling, after the star line-up was released.
The celebs taking part this year include Love Island’s Dani Dyer, Nitro from The Gladiators, and Geordie Shore legend Vicky Pattison.
Over the years, Richard has often been “rumoured” to be signing up, but so far he has never taken part.
In this week’s episode of his Rest is Entertainment podcast, he has now revealed why.
“I would never do Strictly anyway,” he revealed.
As well as revealing he would be “too tall” to take part, Richard candidly said: “I always say I never have time to do all the training and have the affair!”
Richard is referring to the dreaded “Strictly curse”, that has plagued the show since day one of the show.
The “curse” is a phenomenon that hits celebrities and their dance partners during their time on Strictly Come Dancing.
Due to the harsh schedules, sexy dance moves and close quarters with their partners, their off-screen romances sometimes suffer as a result.
Strictly became regarded as “cursed” after a series of very public break-ups from show participants – and ever since, more and more fan favourites have succumbed.
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Natasha Kaplinsky and Brendan Cole were reportedly the first to fall victim to the curse in 2004.
The newsreader and her professional dance partner were both in relationships at the time – Natasha with Mike Barnard and Brendan with fellow Strictly professional Camilla Dallerup.
However, the two reportedly have got close while on the show – something they have never confirmed.
But, Brendan told the Daily Mail: “I didn’t cross any lines with Natasha. I was single.
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Strictly has been plagued by the show’s dreaded ‘curse – Seann Walsh seen here dancing with Katya JonesCredit: BBC
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Natasha Kaplinsky and Brendan Cole were reported as the first to fall victim to the curse in 2004.Credit: BBC Press Handout
“Camilla had ended the relationship very early on in the series so what happened, happened after that.”
Another famous example of “the curse” was when pro dancers Katya and Neil Jones split in 2019.
Their divorce can ten months after the Russian dancer was pictured kissing dance partner Seann Walsh.
Meanwhile, this year’s Strictly star George Clarke hit back at the Strictly curse, after going public with his girlfriend.
Just hours before the news of his participation in the dancing series was unveiled, the 25-year-old YouTuber announced his relationship with lingerie model Yasmin Amelia – also known as Yasmin Bennett.
However, the star has since broken his silence over the timing, and said that he wanted “full control” of the narrative.
Speaking on the Useless Hotline Podcast, he admitted: “That’s part of the reason why we wanted to say something.
“Because the two options were, say something. You have full control over how it comes out.”
George also rubbished the infamous “Strictly Curse” and claimed that it would not affect him.
He then explained that he didn’t want there to be any rumours or anything that could ruin his relationship.
