The McFly star has opened up about his time on Strictly Come Dancing and shared the biggest challenge he faced during his time on the BBC show
McFly's Tom Fletcher has opened up about his Strictly Come Dancing experience, praising his dance partner Amy Dowden.
The 39-year-old pop star and children's author is currently championing a campaign to raise awareness of the declining bone strength and physical fitness in UK children, including a rise in conditions like rickets.
In collaboration with Yoplait, the company behind Petits Filous and Frubes, Tom has helped reimagine the classic character Humpty Dumpty as a symbol of strength and resilience.
While discussing the positive impact Yoplait has had on his family, including wife Giovanna and their three children, Tom also reflected on his career and health journey.
During an exclusive chat with Daily Express, he reminisced about his 2021 stint on Strictly, saying: "I had a brilliant time! I mean, physically, it's the best shape I've been in my life. I wish I could go back! I mean dancing every single day for months, it's a challenging work out on your body.
"I had a whole new respect for anyone who is a professional dancer, their bodies go through a lot."
He continued to express his admiration for his dance partner, adding: "But I had an amazing partner, Amy Dowden, she was incredible and we had a brilliant friendship and were still very good friends, we talk all time."
Tom's commitment to Strictly Come Dancing shone through, particularly when he and his partner Amy contracted Covid-19, forcing them to take a temporary break from the competition, reports
Despite the challenges, Tom's dedication paid off with a show-stopping performance during Musicals Week, featuring a dance to Les Misérables.
Tom's time on the show came to an end when he became the eighth celebrity to be eliminated, losing out to CBBC presenter Rhys Stephenson in the dance-off.
Tom appeared on Strictly in 2021 (Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Looking back on his experience, Tom expressed his gratitude and reflected on the pressure of performing for someone else: "When you're doing it for someone, you don't want to let them down."
Notably, Tom is the only member of his band McFly not to have won a reality TV show. The children's author joked that he's "letting the side down", while also acknowledging his good fortune and that of his bandmates in having opportunities to appear on TV.
Strictly Come Dancing is available to watch on BBC iPlayer
