A BBC radio star has revealed that she turned down Strictly Come Dancing, leading her mum to refuse to speak to her for a week.
Edith Bowman, 50, appeared on The One Show and host Alex Jones began by saying: “First of all Edith, we hear that your mum isn’t going to be happy that we’re not going to reveal you as one of this year’s Strictly contestants.”
The radio star couldn’t help but laugh as she replied: “Oh yes sorry mum, sorry, not this year I’m afraid, no.”
Alex went on to ask Edith if her mum, Eleanor, really wants her to take part in the show, to which she replied: “She didn’t speak to me for a week once when I got asked once to do it.
“I kept ringing her and she wasn’t answering.”
Edith’s Strictly confession comes after the final three names for the new series were announced.
The One Show made the big reveal last night, with Nick Knowles, Paul Merson and Sam Quek officially confirmed as the final trio to join the star-studded dance competition.
Nick, Paul and Sam will join eleven other stars who have had already been confirmed to be strutting their stuff under the glitterball.
Blind comedian Chris McCausland was first revealed by The Sun last month.
Final three Strictly contestants revealed as football legend, Olympian and BBC star as show counts down to launch
Chris lost his sight aged 22 due to a hereditary condition called retinitis pigmentosa.
Jamie Borthwick, who plays Jay Brown on EastEnders, Towie star Pete Wicks, Olympic swimmer Tom Dean, 80s pop legend Toyah Willcox and Love Island star Tasha Ghouri are also in the mix.
They will be joined by Corrie star and X Factor winner Shayne Ward, JLS singer JB Gill, Welsh opera singer Wynne Evans, TV doctor Punam Krishan, Montell Douglas, who is better known as Gladiators star Fire, and Miranda star Sarah Hadland.
Judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse are returning to the panel, with Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly back on presenting duties.
BBC radio star Edith Bowman revealed that she turned down Strictly Come Dancing, leading her mum to refuse to speak to her for a weekCredit: BBC
Charlotte Crosby said Edith would be great on the showCredit: BBC
Edith didn’t reveal why she hadn’t chosen to sign up to StrictlyCredit: The Mega Agency
Edith Bowman’s decision to turn down an offer to appear on Strictly Come Dancing caused quite the rift with her mother, who reportedly refused to speak to her for a whole week.
The popular BBC radio star shared this amusing anecdote during a recent appearance on The One Show, where she also revealed that this wasn’t the first time her mum had expressed her disappointment in Edith’s decision not to participate in the show.
Charlotte Crosby, another guest on the show, was quick to champion Edith’s potential as a contestant on Strictly, citing her dance moves as evidence of her suitability for the competition.
Despite the encouragement from Charlotte and likely other fans, Edith maintained her stance and declined the opportunity to join the star-studded lineup for the upcoming season.
Meanwhile, the final contestants set to compete on the show have been announced, with familiar faces from various sectors making up the star-studded lineup. From football legend Nick Knowles to Olympian Paul Merson and BBC personality Sam Quek, the competition promises to be fierce as these individuals showcase their dancing skills under the glitterball.
In addition to these three, a diverse group of personalities from different backgrounds will also be taking to the dance floor, including soap opera stars, musicians, athletes, and reality TV personalities.
With an array of talents and personalities in the mix, viewers can expect an entertaining and dynamic season of Strictly Come Dancing ahead.
As the excitement builds for the show’s launch, fans can look forward to the return of familiar faces like judges Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood, as well as hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly.
With such a stellar lineup of contestants and talent on board, this season of Strictly is sure to be one for the books. Stay tuned for more updates and behind-the-scenes insights as the competition heats up.
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