'Strictly Come Dancing' 2015: Carol Kirkwood Reveals She's Lost A Stone, Thanks To BBC Ballroom Show
Carol Kirkwood Reveals Surprise 'Strictly' Weight Loss
Ashley Percival— The Huffington Post UK
While Carol Kirkwood was sadly voted off ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ this weekend, viewers will be seeing even less of her now, following her weight loss on the show.
The ‘BBC Breakfast’ weather presenter has revealed she dropped a stone while competing on the ballroom show, despite not even being on a diet.
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Carol Kirkwood
The show’s tough training regime meant that Carol ended up losing weight without knowing, but she admitted she’s wondering how she’ll keep it off now that she’s been eliminated from ‘Strictly’.
"I wasn't on a diet, but because we trained from seven in the morning until six at night. I went from virtually no exercise to seven or eight hours a day.
"Before, I was the kind of person who would drive around the car park to get as close to the supermarket door as possible. I just need to keep it off now! That's the hard bit," she added.
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Carol and dance partner Pasha Kovalev was voted off on Sunday (8 November) night’s results show, after landing in the dance-off with ‘EastEnders’ star Kellie Bright and her partner Kevin Clifton.
After all the judges voted to keep Kellie and Kevin, Carol paid tribute to Pasha, telling host Tess Daly: “It has just been the most wonderful experience ever. I will never forget this as long as I live.
“A huge thank you to everybody from the runners to the make-up, hair, wardrobe, the lovely judges and all your encouragement, the fabulous contestants, the crew but more than that to Pasha. He’s just wonderful. He’s got the patience of a saint, the best teacher in the world, a gentleman and a gentle man so thank you.”
‘Strictly Come Dancing’ continues next Saturday (14 November) at 6.50pm on BBC One.
16 Dream 'Strictly Come Dancing' Celebs
Nigella Lawson(01 of16)
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Dads up and down the country would be glued to their sets every Saturday night if this much-loved TV chef signed up for the show. (credit:Lou Rocco via Getty Images)
Danny Dyer(02 of16)
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Having the 'EastEnders' star's on-screen wife is great, but we all know it's really Mr Dyer we really want to see on the floor. (credit:Matt Crossick/Matt Crossick)
Sarah Harding(03 of16)
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Sarah might insist she's concentrating on acting and singing right now, but given the less-than-stellar reviews for her 'Corrie' appearance (not to mention her debut single), 'Strictly seems like a possible stop for the former Girls Alouder. (credit:Jo Hale via Getty Images)
Craig David(04 of16)
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He's got a music career to resurrect and he looks great with his top off. It couldn't make any more sense. (credit:Iconic via Getty Images)
Myleene Klass(05 of16)
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As one of the most omnipresent stars in celebville, we can't believe she hasn't done it already. (credit:Daniel Leal-Olivas/PA Wire)
Boris Johnson(06 of16)
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Because every series needs a public figure who is just hopeless on the dance floor. (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
Gemma Collins(07 of16)
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Well, let's be honest, she's done nearly every other reality series. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
Richard and Judy(08 of16)
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With Richard's ego there's no way he'd take any nonsense from the judges, making him a dream contestant. Plus everyone knows there's no Richard without Judy, so his wife would have to join him on the show. (credit:Anthony Harvey via Getty Images)
Michelle Keegan(09 of16)
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The former 'Corrie' star would be able to get plenty of tips from her other half, as Mark Wright took part in last year's series. (credit:Doug Peters/Doug Peters)
Paddy McGuinness(10 of16)
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Let the dance see the floor! (credit:Mike Marsland via Getty Images)
Beverley Callard(11 of16)
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From the look of this picture, the wardrobe department wouldn't even have to make any outfits for Bev - she'd be able to bring in her own frocks. (credit:Doug Peters/Doug Peters)
Rio Ferdinand(12 of16)
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As a former England captain, he'd attract a load of male fans to the show, and would probably be quite a good dancer. (credit:Pierre Suu via Getty Images)
Susan Boyle(13 of16)
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We mean, who doesn't want to see Susan Boyle performing her trademark wiggle on the 'Strictly' floor? (credit:Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
Lee Ryan(14 of16)
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Surely it's only a matter of time before he follows in bandmate Simon Webbe's footsteps? (credit:Doug Peters/Doug Peters)
Mary Berry(15 of16)
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As the nation's favourite Grandma, she needs to do 'Strictly' for every Granny who's ever dreamed of being twirled around by Anton Du Beke. (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
Sam Stanley(16 of16)
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The sports star would have been a pretty topical signing for the show, given he is the first rugby union player to publicly come out. (credit:David Rogers via Getty Images)