Strictly star Ross King confessed to his ‘lack of strikes’ while again in Glasgow forward of his debut on the BBC dance contest this month.
Strictly Come Dancing star Ross King has opened up about how he’s feeling about his ballroom debut later this month. Within the midst of gruelling rehearsals for the BBC present, which is able to return to screens for its twenty third season within the coming weeks, the 63-year-old has made time to pay a go to to his dwelling metropolis of Glasgow.
The ITV Lorraine star admitted to his ‘lack of strikes’ and mentioned he’s feeling ‘nervous’ to take to the ballroom ground together with his unrevealed professional pairing on Strictly. Talking on the opening of The Collector’s Corridor Launch in George Road, King advised the Report: “I am nervous, I am excited, I am trying ahead to the coaching and studying a brand new talent. It is a nervous pleasure, a manic pleasure however loving each minute.”
King, who at the moment resides in LA together with his American girlfriend Briggite, has stored tight-lipped on which Strictly professional he has been paired with for the BBC dance contest. Nevertheless, one factor he was very vocal about was his delight to be representing Scotland on the present and his love for his dwelling nation.
Talking about his arrival again in Glasgow, he mentioned: “Individuals have been so so type, on the airport somebody shouted at me ‘Aye Strictly Nae Dancing’ so he is clearly seen my lack of strikes.” He added:”I did not realise simply how huge Strictly was earlier than I got here from LA. Additionally what a beautiful strain it’s that I am representing Scotland.
“Glasgow will at all times be dwelling and to get the help of individuals right here has already been wonderful.”
Ross, 63, was not the one Strictly star to attend the opening night time of Glasgow’s latest wedding ceremony and occasions house on Friday August 29 as Dr Punam Krishan was additionally on the glamorous launch night.
The Scots star, who appeared on final 12 months’s season of Strictly alongside her former dance associate, Gorka Márquez, was more likely to be giving Ross some recommendation forward of his ballroom debut.
Nevertheless, it appears Punam is possibly not the most effective individual to take dancing recommendation from as she advised the Report: “Oh, I like dancing. I assumed I’d have picked up a great deal of abilities, however truthfully, I nonetheless simply dance across the kitchen. It seems like I’ve discovered nothing very ‘Strictly’ in any respect.”
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Sharing her enthusiasm for the upcoming season, Punam advised the Report: “I am so excited. The factor is, earlier than I did it, I used to be such an excellent fan. So I really feel like now I am getting to observe it once more with a complete different world of perception. The thrill is like trebled, if that was doable.”
The 2025 Strictly Come Dancing contestants who will star alongside Ross King embrace Lewis Cope, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Dani Dyer, Alex Kingston, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Balvinder Sopal, George Clarke, La Voix, Chris Robshaw, Ellie Goldstein, Thomas Skinner, Vicky Pattison, Stefan Dennis and Karen Carney.
Ross and Punam posed for snaps collectively on the glitzy occasion, one among which noticed King clasping fingers with Punam in a dance place in a nod to his upcoming Strictly look.
Taking to Instagram to share the snap, he wrote: “@thecollectorshall – Nice to be again in Glasgow for the launch of The Collector’s Corridor. Respiratory life again in Glasgow! Individuals do really make Glasgow.
Punam replied: “Such an amazing night time and bear in mind, you’ve obtained this!”, alongside a dancing emoji.
The Collector’s Corridor grand opening, which is connected to the AC Lodge by Marriott Glasgow, passed off on Friday, August 29 with a complete host of well-known faces displaying as much as have fun the launch together with Helen Flanagan, Love Island’s Ekin Su and Channel 4 presenter, Jean Johansson, who hosted the night.
The Grade A listed constructing has been restored into a contemporary occasions venue, mixing vaulted ceilings and stone archways with up to date design. Its Essential Corridor seats as much as 120 company, whereas the adjoining glass-covered Courtyard is right for receptions.
With 240 lodge bedrooms instantly related, The Collector’s Corridor provides a novel city-centre setting for weddings and occasions.
