Brendan confident about 'Strictly' chances

Brendan Cole has admitted that he is expecting to win this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing.

The professional dancer was thrilled to discover that he was being paired with Kelly Brook for the fifth series of the BBC One reality show.

"She is so curvy and feminine - I can put her in so many positions that show that off," Cole told the Sunday Mirror. "I had no idea who I was going to be paired with, so when Kelly walked in the room, I was like 'Yes!' Her body is perfect for ballroom dancing - I'm confident we can win."

Brendan confirmed last weekend's claims that he had clashed with Kelly after pushing her too hard in rehearsals. He has now vowed to change his attitude because he does not want Brook to resent him.

"If you feel like your partner can be pushed, then you see how far you can push them," Cole explained. "I have mis-judged it in the past and there are people I've pushed too far - Claire King is still bitter and slags me off all the time.

"I haven't stayed in touch with many of my previous partners but I'd love to stay in touch with Kelly so I am learning to judge it better."