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'Dancing' star slams 'cheat' Zoe Ball
Published Saturday, Nov 12 2005, 09:33 GMT | By Daniel Kilkelly
Zoe Ball has been accused of cheating by one of her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars.
As well as practising for six hours each day with partner Ian Waite, the presenter has taken up extra lessons with top choreographer Steven Hoggett.
"To be going after extra lessons is tantamount to cheating in my book," a show rival, who refused to be named, told The Mirror. "Already she comes in every week claiming she's hardly done any practise. She's clearly doing hours and hours, but why she won't admit it is a mystery.
"Ian always talks about how much work they've put in - and they are always brilliant on the night. I just wish she'd be a bit more honest about it. She's already doing six hours with Ian, where on earth does she get the energy from?"
A source on the programme added, "After hosting The Match on Sky One, Zoe's desperate to revive her career. To boost her profile she needs to stay on Strictly Come Dancing as long as possible, which means going all out to win it.
"Strictly speaking she's not breaking any rules, but there's a feeling that having extra tuition on the side would be a bit sneaky."
As well as practising for six hours each day with partner Ian Waite, the presenter has taken up extra lessons with top choreographer Steven Hoggett.
"To be going after extra lessons is tantamount to cheating in my book," a show rival, who refused to be named, told The Mirror. "Already she comes in every week claiming she's hardly done any practise. She's clearly doing hours and hours, but why she won't admit it is a mystery.
"Ian always talks about how much work they've put in - and they are always brilliant on the night. I just wish she'd be a bit more honest about it. She's already doing six hours with Ian, where on earth does she get the energy from?"
A source on the programme added, "After hosting The Match on Sky One, Zoe's desperate to revive her career. To boost her profile she needs to stay on Strictly Come Dancing as long as possible, which means going all out to win it.
"Strictly speaking she's not breaking any rules, but there's a feeling that having extra tuition on the side would be a bit sneaky."
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