STRICTLY Come Dancing star Chris McCausland has admitted that he and Dianne Buswell have been left covered in bruises amid intense show rehearsals.
The comedian and his pro partner made the stark admission during an appearance on spin-off show, It Takes Two.
The duo are currently preparing to perform a Salsa routine this weekend on the show but have been hit by injuries during the long days of training and rehearsal.
Chris let his feelings be known about the dance as he insinuated it had been his hardest week of training to date but had pushed himself to his limits in order to perfect the routine.
Speaking to show host Janette Manrara, Chris said: “It’s been intense.
“There has been more lifts in it than Canary Wharf!
“There is tricks and lifts and we are both covered in bruises.”
Chris then pointed down to Dianne’s leg as he revealed she had been forced to apply body make-up across her legs in order to cover up her multitude of bruisings from this week’s training.
Comedian Chris then joked: “She’s had to use make-up to cover up all over her legs so it doesn’t look like I’ve been beating her up.”
Appearing exasperated, he then said: “It has been full-on.”
Despite this, Dianne admitted that training was going well thanks to Chris’ musicality which had allowed him to confidently pick up the moves required for the salsa.
Earlier this week, Strictly fans were left furious with Toyah Wilcox as she appeared to take a major swipe at Chris during her appearance on It Takes Two.
When she was asked if she had any advice for her fellow remaining celebs after she had been given the boot, Toyah laughed and started clapping, before pointing at the camera and shouting: “If you don’t want to do a dance off, get rid of Chris!”
Fleur then looked off camera and grimaced while Toyah then clarified: “You are all going to have to face a dance off.”
But her comment infuriated fans who took to social media to vent.
However, Toyah is now keen to set the record straight, and posted her own message on Instagram.
Sharing a picture of Chris, the singer wrote: “Just to clarify and clear up any confusion that’s flying around.
“My good friend @chrismccausland, is my favourite to win this year, I think he is inspiring and brilliant, he has worked so hard and I wish him nothing but love! Toyah x.”
