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\u201cI think is Craig is crazy, I’m waiting for that, I’m excited for that but think it will be fun. We haven’t even met them [the judges] yet. I say bring it on. We need that right! I want the criticism,\u201d she confessed.<\/p>\n
Despite her excitement in an official BBC introduction clip she has admitted that she is \u201cso nervous about dancing live on national TV.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nikita was announced as the ninth celebrity taking part in the show early last month. At the time she exclaimed: \u201cI can\u2019t believe I\u2019m going to be on Strictly. This is a dream come true. I\u2019m still pinching myself.<\/p>\n
“I don\u2019t think it will properly sink in until I step onto the dancefloor. I can\u2019t wait to get glammed up and get out there. Throw the glitter on me!\u201d<\/p>\n
She was recently nominated for presenter of the year at the Asian Media Awards and has fronted reports on The One Show on a range of topics from the rise of cashless businesses to government support for female sport.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Last week she was forced to take to social media to let fans know that she won’t be letting slip in advance who her partner is on the upcoming series.<\/p>\n She posted a video to her 26.9 thousand Instagram followers captioned: “When people won\u2019t stop asking who your dance partner is.”<\/p>\n Asking her followers to \u201cbe patient friends,” she used a trending sound to humorously hit back at those who have been probing her for more information.<\/p>\n The audio said: \u201cDon\u2019t ask. No. Is there a chance? Girl.\u201d<\/p>\n
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