Coronation Street star Stephanie Beacham has opened up about her brief stint on Strictly Come Dancing in 2007, when she was partnered with Vincent Simone.
Coronation Street icon Stephanie Beacham has opened up about her distaste for her time on Strictly Come Dancing in 2007.
The 77-year-old actress, who partnered with Vincent Simone in the fifth season of the hit BBC show, was the second celebrity to be eliminated.
The former Dynasty star has previously discussed her experience and recently told the Daily Mail about her dislike for the demanding “dawn to dusk” schedule of the series.
The actress, who is also preparing for a role in a new film called Duchess, expressed: “I loathed every minute of it. It wasn’t for me.”
She added: “I would say if you really want to lose 10lb, and work from dawn to dusk, and you don’t mind all your hard work and sweat being filmed?
“Go for it, but it’s not something you’d do for the money. It’s a darn sight tougher than that.”
In 2022, Stephanie, known for her role as Martha Fraser on Coronation Street, described her Strictly experience to OK! as “absolutely hateful”, despite confessing she remains a “fan” and praising Anton Du Beke.
She competed against celebrities such as Kelly Brook, Kate Garraway and Alesha Dixon, but it appears unlikely she will participate in any future reality TV shows, having also dismissed the idea of appearing on Dancing on Ice.
Stephanie admitted she “choked with the laughter of it” when asked if she would consider joining the ITV ice skating programme.
The acting legend, who has been a fixture on our screens since the 1960s, spoke to Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley on Good Morning Britain in January, discussing her two latest film projects.
Yet, it was her seemingly ageless looks that captivated the hosts, with Susanna commenting on the Corrie veteran’s “secret to eternal youth”, alluding to the movie Forever Young.
Probed on how she maintains her “fabulous” appearance, Stephanie attributed it to eating “well” and suggested that perhaps good genes play a part.
She disclosed that her mother remained “glamorous until she was 85” and described it as a “whole lifestyle”, mentioning she “never saw her in slippers”.
Coronation Street legend Stephanie Beacham has recently reflected on her time on Strictly Come Dancing back in 2007, where she was paired with professional dancer Vincent Simone.
The 77-year-old actress, known for her role as Martha Fraser on the popular soap opera, was unfortunately the second celebrity to be eliminated that season.
Stephanie has been quite vocal about her negative experience on the show, describing the grueling schedule as “dawn to dusk” and expressing her disdain for the intense physical demands.”
I absolutely loathed every minute of it,” Stephanie confessed in a recent interview with the Daily Mail.
“It wasn’t something that resonated with me. If you’re looking to shed a few pounds and don’t mind being on camera from morning till night, then maybe it’s for you. But it’s definitely not just for the paycheck. It’s a lot tougher than people realize.”
Despite her aversion to the reality TV competition, Stephanie has maintained her admiration for the show and its professionals, such as Anton Du Beke.
She reminisced about her time on the dance floor facing off against other celebrities like Kelly Brook, Kate Garraway, and Alesha Dixon. However, when asked about the possibility of joining other reality shows like Dancing on Ice, Stephanie couldn’t contain her laughter, dismissing the idea entirely.
During a recent appearance on Good Morning Britain, the ageless beauty shared insights into her skincare routine and youthful appearance that have left fans in awe.
Hosts Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley marveled at Stephanie’s timeless elegance, with Susanna praising her as the epitome of eternal youth.
Stephanie credited her healthy lifestyle, good genes, and the influence of her glamorous mother for her age-defying looks, emphasizing the importance of overall well-being and staying active.
As Stephanie continues to captivate audiences with her talent and charm, fans eagerly anticipate her upcoming film projects and appearances.
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