Deeley doesn't watch reality dance shows

Cat Deeley has admitted that she doesn't find reality dancing shows as exciting as So You Think You Can Dance.

The presenter revealed that her US show has the edge over other dancing programmes because it doesn't feature celebrities.

Deeley said: "To be honest, I haven't seen that many [dancing shows]. I've seen a bit of Strictly, but I haven't seen any other dancing shows before, because, to be honest, this is kind of the first one here not using celebrities.

"So I haven't seen anything at all like it, which is sort of what excited me about it."

Deeley added that she is proud of her show for giving back-up dancers the chance to shine.

"We're taking dancers, putting them in the spotlight, and challenging them - they have to learn different styles and that sort of thing. And that is exciting for me."