Vicky Pattison lost her place on Strictly after a dance-off with Balvinder (Image: PA)

Vicky Pattison has opened up about the ups and downs of her Strictly Come Dancing experience, following her departure with partner Kai Widdrington last month. The 38-year-old became the seventh contestant to leave the show after the judges chose to save EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal over her in the dance-off.

Vicky's departure followed an energetic Jive performance to Girls Aloud's Sound of the Underground, which resulted in a score of 27 points out of a possible 40. Reflecting on her Strictly journey with her friend Pete Wicks, who participated on the show last year, Vicky candidly discussed her difficulties with the routine.

"Listen, call a spade a spade, the Jive was not my f*****g da

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