Janette Manrara: ‘Don’t want to go too far’ Strictly pro reveals BBC show ‘nightmare’
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights.
Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Janette Manrara, 36, has revealed one aspect of the BBC show that often proves to be a “nightmare”. The dancer, who joined Strictly in 2013, admitted to former co-star Kevin Clifton, 37, how “you don’t want to go too far” when Halloween week comes around.
A nightmare!
Janette Manrara
The revelation comes after Janette joined former Strictly professional dancer Kevin, who quit the show this February, on the latest episode of his podcast The Kevin Clifton Show.
After Kevin explained to Janette and his listeners how difficult it was to always come up with inventive ideas for Halloween week, the performer went into detail about why it is so “tough” for the stars.
Kevin stated: “Trying to come up with an original idea for Halloween week is,” to which Janette interjected: “Is a nightmare!”
The former pro went on to discuss Janette’s Halloween dance with her former dance partner and EastEnders star Jake Wood, 47, in 2014.
READ MORE
-
James Martin mocked by viewers over huge kitchen distraction ‘F****…
Kevin continued: “So you did, for Halloween Week, you went with Paso.”
“We went with Paso,” Janette added.
Kevin went on to say: “To Black Betty.”
Janette explained: “That was a hard one to get approved.
“As you know, the song is kind of the first thing really,” she shared.
“Well it depends I guess, but mostly the song is the first thing that needs to have the go-ahead.”
The dancer recalled: “I’ve always loved that song. It’s one of those rock and roll songs that I listen to even to pump myself up like before a workout and things like that.
“I love that song and I thought, ‘I don’t know if Strictly is going to go for this,’ because it’s so heavy and rock and roll.”
DON’T MISS:
Stacey Dooley in surprise admission about Kevin Clifton ‘Not for me’ (ADMISSION)
Naga Munchetty admits ‘I want to be on my own’ after move with husband (LATEST)
Dan Walker forced to apologise to BBC viewers after star ‘swore’ (TWITTER)
Janette then discussed with Kevin how her initial idea of Jake dressing as a “headless horseman” for their routine came from an old Disney cartoon.
Later on in their discussion, the BBC star spoke out about how things can go “too far” when discussing potential ideas for dances.
Janette mentioned: “Also, it’s tough for Strictly because some things can almost be too scary for Halloween.
“You don’t want to go too far. It still has to be kid-friendly. So I come to them with Black Betty, this heavy metal rock and roll song and I had this headless horseman theme.”
READ MORE
- Adam Rickitt: Coronation Street actor says he’s unable to have a child
The TV favourite concluded as she joked: “I was like cheers Janette, this is never going to get approved!”
Janette partnered up with Jake in the 12th series of the programme where they reached the semi-final.
Jake is best known for playing the character of Max Branning in EastEnders from 2006.
The 2014 series saw Caroline Flack and professional dancer Pasha Kovalev lift the Glitterball Trophy.
Source: Read Full Article