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'Strictly Come Dancing': Louise Redknapp Reveals What She's Most Nervous About Ahead Of Debut (EXCLUSIVE)

"It's been a long time since 'Naked'!"
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‘Strictly Come Dancing’ contestant Louise Redknapp has revealed what she’s most nervous about, in the lead-up to her debut on the show.

Louise is one of 15 celebrities taking part in the forthcoming series of ‘Strictly’, where she’ll be competing against stars like Will Young, Leslie Joseph, Anastacia and Judge Rinder.

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Louise has teamed up with Dolmio for a new campaign, encouraging families to switch off electronics at dinner time
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Discussing the scariest aspect of her upcoming ‘Strictly’ stint, she tells HuffPost UK: “I think it’s just not embarrassing myself. I’m not a particularly competitive person, I’m not somebody that wants to compete with someone else, so that’s the side of things that maybe could let me down a little bit.

“I just don’t want to let myself down, or let anyone else down. I want to be able to hold my head up high when I come out of it.”

Louise first found fame as a member of the 90s girl group Eternal, before going on to launch a career as a solo artist and TV personality.

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Louise performing in 2001
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However, she adds that she doesn’t think her background in performing will help her out, joking: “It’s been a long time since ‘Naked’!’

“I don’t even know if I can do it anymore. I’ve not tried… without a tequila. D’you reckon that would go down well? A little tequila shot before I go out on the dance floor… then I’d have no inhibitions.”

The new series of ‘Strictly’ launches on Saturday, 3 September, when the celebrity contestants will discover which professional dancers they’ve been partnered with, and also perform a group number.

Read our Wise Words interview with Louise, where she opens up about the best advice she’s been given and her dream of performing on the West End, here.

Louise Redknapp is fronting a new campaign with Dolmio, encouraging families across the UK to disconnect the tech and reconnect over the dinner table.

Brand new research highlights how tech is taking over the dinner table and family mealtimes. A survey of 2,000 British parents found that:

  • 67% of parents say family arguments at the table stem from technology
  • One in three households has tried unsuccessfully to ban tech when eating
  • Whilst 82% say that tech-free mealtimes are happier

For more information, please visit www.Dolmio.co.uk or the Dolmio Facebook page.

'Strictly Come Dancing': All The Winners
Natasha Kaplinsky and Brendan Cole(01 of16)
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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 of16)
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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 of16)
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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 of16)
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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 of16)
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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 of16)
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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 of16)
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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 of16)
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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 of16)
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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 of16)
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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 of16)
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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 of16)
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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)
Jay McGuiness and Aliona Vilani(13 of16)
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When the 2015 contestants were first announced, no one would have tipped Jay for victory, particularly after he continuously played down his dancing abilities.

Cut to a couple of months later, though, and that Glitter-ball trophy was his. (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
Ore Oduba and Joanne Clifton(14 of16)
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TV presenter Ore Oduba beat off stiff competition from 'Hollyoaks' star Danny Mac who was hot favourite to lift the glitterball trophy in 2016. (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)
Joe McFadden and Katya Jones(15 of16)
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'Holby City' actor Joe was the dark horse of the competition, rising through the ranks as the weeks went on to triumph over Alexandra Burke, Debbie McGee and Gemma Atkinson in the 2017 final. (credit:PA Wire/PA Images)
Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton(16 of16)
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Stacey and Kevin were the surprise winners of the 2018 series, triumphing over other finalists Ashley Roberts, Faye Tozer and Joe Sugg. The pair later went on to begin a relationship. (credit:Aaron Chown - PA Images via Getty Images)
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