BBC Strictly Come Dancing star admits he made a ‘huge mistake’

Strictly Come Dancing star Ross King appeared on ITV’s Good Morning Britain on Thursday

A Strictly Come Dancing star has admitted that he made a “huge mistake”.

The beloved BBC dancing show made its return to television screens on Saturday night (October 4) with the second live programme, as presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman brought this year’s famous faces back to the legendary ballroom.

During the show, Lorraine presenter Ross King and his professional dance partner Jowita Przystał performed a Waltz to “Sunshine on Leith” by The Proclaimers.

The panel of judges declared that the entertainment correspondent was the “most improved”, whilst also recognising that he required work on his sense of rhythm. Ross and Jowita were then given 15 points for their performance.

Prior to this weekend’s Movie themed special, Ross featured on Good Morning Britain on Thursday (October 9), where he chatted to Kate Garraway, Ed Balls and Melvin Odoom about a “mistake” he had made, reports Wales Online.

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“It’s weird, it’s strange, it’s hard going, it’s fun. You’ve all done it! I’m loving it, but I made a huge mistake,” Ross confessed.

The celebrity revealed that he had been given guidance from numerous former Strictly participants, including Kate and Christine Lampard.

“Everyone said get the tan. The first week, get the spray tan because it’s a big thing. I got it and I looked like a garden fence. Big mistake. Schoolboy error. So, never ever have I fake tanned over a real tan,” he went on.

Kate responded: “You were probably tanned already though because of LA! So, it’s a double whammy.”

Ed then quipped: “It’s because you chose the wrong shade. Don’t go for Marbella in August, go for Skegness in April and you’ll be fine!”

Ross subsequently shared: “I am the poster older man for people who can’t dance, have never danced but just want to get involved. I want to encourage people of a certain age and prove that 60 is the new 40. I want to encourage people to dance.”

This weekend, Ross and Jowita are set to perform a Paso Doble to the Thunderbirds theme tune, following an emotional moment during the second live show.

In preparation for their routine last week, the duo visited Loch Lomond in Scotland, where Ross nostalgically reflected on his childhood memories.

“I’m a very proud Scots person. I had to move away for work, but I could always see myself coming back. So many memories around here,” he said tearfully, reminiscing about his late parents.

“My school friends, my sister Elaine. I think about my mum and dad when I’m here. It’s special here, it’s happy crying.”

Strictly Come Dancing is available to stream on BBC iPlayer