Ricky Whittle: "I'm a changed man"

Ricky Whittle has claimed that he is a "changed man".

The actor explained that he has tried to maintain a healthier lifestyle since appearing on Strictly Come Dancing.

"I've given up drink and I'm taking it easy," he told Heat. "Seriously, I'm a changed man! Changed for the better.

"I've done the whole Strictly thing and it's got me fit and healthy and I'm in a nice place. It feels nice to be healthy so I'm going to try and carry it on."

Whittle recently pleaded not guilty to a charge of dangerous driving after he allegedly collided with a photographer.