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Strictly’s Chris Robshaw opens up about being ‘laughed at’ while dancing

Strictly's Chris Robshaw recalls being 'laughed at on the dance floor' in 'tough' admission
  • Chris Robshaw and his partner Nadiya Bychkova successfully survived the first dance-off on Strictly Come Dancing 2025.
  • Appearing on It Takes Two, Robshaw described the experience as "emotional" and admitted he was previously "laughed at a little" on the dancefloor.
  • The former rugby player, who retired in 2022, revealed that the competition has "reignited that competitive energy and spirit" within him.
  • Nadiya Bychkova expressed her belief that the pair performed "really well" during Saturday's show.
  • Watch the video in full above.
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