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“But when I was chosen as Ore\u2019s partner, I remember we instantly connected. When they called out our names together, we did this dance towards each other, and from that moment, I went, \u2018Yes. This is going to work.\u2019 We just clicked.”<\/p>\n
Speaking of the moment when the pair went on to bag the coveted Glitterball, she said: “It\u2019s crazy because whenever another professional has won, for example, Oti, they all look absolutely beautiful and elegant.<\/p>\n
“When we won, the shock on my face was incredible. I had 17 double chins, and a picture of my reaction became a meme. We did not expect it at all. I was in shock to the point where I couldn\u2019t even smile.”<\/p>\n
But despite the jubilation, Newsround presenter Ore, 37, said that following his Strictly triumph his marriage suffered. The star became extremely busy after winning.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He performed in a 12-month long appearance on the Rocky Horror Show, as well as starring in the UK tour of Grease.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n \u201cFrom a work perspective, it was amazing, an incredible job,\u201d he said of the world tour. \u201cBut at home it was a difficult chapter to negotiate,\u201d he told OK! Magazine.<\/p>\n The star married his wife Portia in 2015, a year before joining Strictly. They now have two children together, son Roman, four, and daughter Genie, who will be one in October.<\/p>\n Speaking to the publication, he said he didn\u2019t realise the effect his work schedule would have on his home life.<\/p>\n \u201cI had a romantic view of parenting before I became a dad,\u201d he said. \u201cI thought, \u2018We\u2019ll go on holidays all the time and it will be hunky dory and rosy, but actually it\u2019s very difficult to juggle everything.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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