Why are you taking part in Strictly this year?

Because after twenty years of helping other women gain confidence I think I need some myself and I think Strictly will give me that.

How would you rate your dancing?

Terrible.

Are you a competitive person?

I am very competitive and I have to be realistic about how far I’ll get so I’m keeping my expectations very low but my hopes high.

How do you feel about being Strictlified? (Hair, make up, costumes, spray tans)

I can’t wait to be Strictlified - that’s part and parcel of the show. Seeing how all the clothes are made, I’m obsessed with the whole design. It’s like being made a couture wardrobe, everything is made to measure and those girls are incredible. The way they can manipulate your body with the shapes and sequins, frills, and re-proportion your body and make it look okay.

How do you feel about the Strictly costumes? Will you be critiquing them at all?

I would like to be involved but not directing the costume team as they know what works far better in this instance so I’m just going to be really interested but not controlling.

Who’s on the list to come watch you dance?

My kids and Trinny (Woodall), in fact she was the first person I told and she said to me ‘oh my gosh you’ll be brilliant’ but I don’t think she meant the dancing…