’STRICTLY COME DANCING’ SPECIAL
HOW THE SHOW CHANGED MY LIFE
With ten million viewers regularly tuning in for their fix of sequins, sparkle and sensational dancing, Strictly is the champion of Saturday night TV. Here former dancers, contestants and one of the show’s stylists tell us how the hit series has sprinkled its magic and transformed their lives and careers…
SINEAD McKEEFRY
Celebrity stylist Sinead has been dressing presenter Claudia Winkleman (above and inset, with Sinead) for Strictly for 12 years since her days presenting the spinoff It Takes Two - and this year she’s also been working with judge Motsi Mabuse. She documents her work with fun backstage photos posted to Instagram.
’Once Claudia and I moved up to the main show, it took my career up to a whole new level. It’s such massive exposure every week and there’s such a reaction, not just to what Claudia or Motsi are wearing, but to the whole show.