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Privacy NoticeStrictly Come Dancing were keen to have The Duchess of York on this year’s 20 th anniversary Strictly series, according to reports. Sarah Ferguson was approached by the BBC to appear in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing 20th anniversary special – but has turned it down. An “extremely well-placed source” told The Express that Sarah, 64, was approached by the BBC several months ago, wanting to make her a star signing to the ballroom competition. “There was an approach earlier this year,” said the TV source. However, it seems that Sarah and her team were not even set to consider the offer.
Sarah is no stranger to appearing on TV
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“It was turned down immediately and no discussions took place, as the Duchess doesn’t consider reality TV offers,” the source confirmed. Despite the Duchess rejecting reality television, Sarah has made several appearances on popular shows. She even tried her hand at hosting ITV’s This Morning last year, which divided opinion when she landed her role as a guest presenter on the daytime magazine show. She appeared beside co-hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary on the famous sofa and quipped by describing herself as the “fluff”. The Duchess also joined the Loose Women panel as a special guest on the ITV show in June, alongside Christine Lampard, singer Brenda Edwards and Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor. Sarah would have been a welcome signing to Strictly, which has seen controversy this year, coming under fire for reports from previous celebrity contestants including Amanda Abbington, Laura Whitmore and Zara McDermott about how they were treated while on the show Allegations were made about dancer Giovanni Pernice by Abbington. which rejects. Meanwhile, Made In Chelsea’s Zara McDermott said she was involved in incidents in the training room that she now finds ‘incredibly distressing’ to watch back;’ following the news that her dance partner Graziano Di Prima has left the show.
Sarah with daughters Beatrice and Eugenie
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But while she won’t be pulling on her dance shows, Sarah will be pulling on her party shoes as she celebrates the 36th birthday of her eldest daughter Princess Beatrice this week. The rest of the Royal Family will surely be keen to help her celebrate, especially her parents and her younger sister Princess Eugenie. Her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and her daughter Sienna Elizabeth will also ensure she has a very special day. Her stepson Christopher, nicknamed ‘Wolfie’ is currently in the United States with his mother Dara Huang.Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnStrictly Come DancingSarah, Duchess of YorkPrincess BeatricePrincess EugenieRoyal Family
