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'Strictly Come Dancing': Karren Brady Blasts 'Wannabe' Contestants, After Revealing She Turned Down The Show

Karren Brady Blasts 'Strictly' 'Wannabes'
Daniel Welsh
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Karren Brady has revealed she turned down the chance to appear on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, claiming it’s a show for “wannabes”.

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The business entrepreneur and assistant on ‘The Apprentice’ has admitted she’s regularly offered TV work which she rejects, insisting she has “no interest” in being a celebrity.

Opening up to The Sunday Times, she explained: “I’ve been offered my own TV show and been asked to do ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, cooking shows, even ice-skating.

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Karren Brady

“But c'mon, what serious business person does that? I’m not a TV wannabe. I won’t be flogging you a keep-fit DVD this Christmas. Although I do ‘The Apprentice’, I have no interest in being a TV personality.”

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This year's 'Strictly' line-up

The current series of ‘The Apprentice’ has repeatedly made headlines over the past couple of months, for the action both in and out of the boardroom.

So far, we’ve seen Scott Saunders become one of the elite few to walk away from the show, rather than being fired by Lord Sugar, as well as Selina Waterman-Smith hitting out at the series on a number of occasions.

After coming to blows with one of her fellow candidates, and suggesting the whole show was “fixed”, she’s since admitted she’d be keen to appear on the new series of ‘Celebrity Big Brother’, which kicks off next month.

Meanwhile, although Karren may not want to join in the “wannabes” on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, this year’s series is coming to an end this weekend, with either Jay McGuiness, Katie Derham, Georgia May Foote or Kellie Bright succeeding Caroline Flack, as the new ‘Strictly’ champion.

'Strictly Come Dancing': All The Winners
Natasha Kaplinsky and Brendan Cole(01 of12)
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Newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky was the first star to ever triumph in the inaugural series of 'Strictly Come Dancing', back in 2004, when there were just seven competitors to beat.Having obviously been a hit with 'Strictly' viewers, she was later chosen to cover for regular presenter Tess Daly, when she went on maternity leave. (credit:BBC)
Jill Halfpenny and Darren Bennet(02 of12)
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Clearly sensing they were onto a winner, the BBC decided to kick-start the second series of 'Strictly' just three months after Natasha Kaplinsky's victory, securing its spot in the Saturday night schedule in the latter half of the year.Jill Halfpenny was crowned winner second time around, along with her partner, Darren Bennet. (credit:PA/PA Archive)
Darren Gough and Lilia Kopylova(03 of12)
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Darren became the first male celebrity to triumph in the 'Strictly Come Dancing' final in 2005, beating Colin Jackson and eventual 'It Takes Two' presenter Zoe Ball in the process. (credit:Michael Boyd/PA Archive)
Mark Ramprakash and Karen Hardy(04 of12)
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Cricket player Mark Ramprakash took home the glitter-ball trophy a year later.Here he is performing with his professional partner, Karen Hardy, at the BBC Sports Personality Of The Year Awards a year after his victory. (credit:David Davies/PA Archive)
Alesha Dixon and Matthew Cutler(05 of12)
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'Strictly' helped breathe new life into Alesha's career, when she and partner Matthew Cutler were crowned winners.Her smash hit solo single 'The Boy Does Nothing' followed soon after, not to mention a spot on the 'Strictly' judging panel... until Simon Cowell decided to snare her for 'BGT', that is. (credit:BBC)
Tom Chambers and Camilla Dallerup(06 of12)
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'Holby City' actor Tom Chambers' public profile skyrocketed, when he and his professional partner, Camilla Dallerup, were crowned winners of the sixth series.They beat TV presenter Lisa Snowdon and 'Negotiate With Love' singer Rachel Stevens in the live final, back in 2008. (credit:Mark Cuthbert via Getty Images)
Chris Hollins and Ola Jordan(07 of12)
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Chris Hollins gave professional dancer Ola Jordan her first, and so far only, win back in 2010. (credit:BBC)
Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev(08 of12)
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Kara and Artem had a double victory in 2010.Shortly after taking home the glitter-ball trophy, they announced that they were dating. (credit:Rowan Miles/PA Archive)
Harry Judd and Aliona Vilani(09 of12)
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Can we please just take a moment to appreciate this photo? (credit:David Jones/PA Archive)
Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace(10 of12)
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The tenth series was won by Olympian Louis Smith and his professional partner, Flavia Cacace. (credit:Georgie Gillard/Associated Newspapers/REX)
Abbey Clancy and Aljaž Skorjanec(11 of12)
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In the first ever all-female 'Strictly' final, Abbey beat Susanna Reid and Natalie Gumede to the glitter-ball trophy.Fourth place was also a female contestant, with Sophie Ellis-Bextor leaving the competition at the semi-final stage. (credit:Rui Vieira/PA Archive)
Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev(12 of12)
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And then there was the most recent 'Strictly' winner, Caroline Flack, who took part in the competition less than a year after leaving 'X Factor' spin-off show, 'Xtra Factor'.Apparently sensing her popularity was on the rise, Simon Cowell quickly signed her up to host the main show, alongside Olly Murs. (credit:BBC)

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