Strictly star Amy Dowden left with injuries amid 'risky' routine with Chris Appleton for this weekend's live show
The two will perform this Saturday night live...Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has revealed risky tango rehearsals with Chris Appleton left both knees and both bum cheeks bruised.
She shared the painful update in a TikTok video posted by Chris as their preparations intensified.
The Strictly Come Dancing partners are preparing to bring their demanding tango into the ballroom.
Their conversation began while celebrity hairdresser Chris worked on Amy’s hair. It soon turned towards the physical demands of their routine.
Amy described the dance as “intense” and Chris said the effort had left him panting. Amy’s reply showed how firmly she had driven their training.
Amy Dowden explains risky tango bruises
“I haven’t gone easy on you,” Amy told Chris during the video.
She added: “My two knees are a little bit bruised because we’re taking some risks.”
Chris then asked whether anything else had been bruised. Amy answered: “My bum cheeks!”
Amy’s comments identified four bruised areas in total. They also gave a clear indication of the tango’s demanding choreography.
The pair kept the exchange light, even while detailing the physical toll. Chris’s hairstyling provided a playful setting for the candid update.
When Amy Dowden and Chris Appleton perform on Strictly
Amy and Chris made their first dance appearance together during last weekend’s Strictly launch show.
The tango will mark their live debut as a partnership.
For Amy, the immediate challenge is turning a demanding rehearsal week into a polished tango. Chris must now deliver their work live.
Chris Appleton receives support from Kim Kardashian
Rehearsals are not Chris’ only Strictly talking point. The celebrity hairdresser has also received encouragement from his friend Kim Kardashian.
Speaking to Magic Radio, Chris said Kim had sent him a beautiful arrangement of flowers. She has also been asking about his progress.
Amy then revealed Kim initially awarded Chris a score of two after watching his dance. However, that assessment did not stay quite so low.
Chris said Kim later gave him an eight. He jokingly combined both marks and treated them as a perfect ten.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday September 26 at 6.15pm
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