Strictly star Faye Tozer’s CV reveals she’s professionally trained in TWELVE dance styles including Salsa and Bollywood… while Ashley Roberts has been slammed for similar experience
Strictly Come Dancing viewers have been quick to label Ashley Roberts as a ‘trained dancer’ for her experience in American girl group, The Pussycat Dolls.
But the 37-year-old isn’t the only contestant with professional dance experience as according to the CV of former Steps star Faye Tozer, she is trained in a whopping 12 types of dance.
The former West End performer, 43, claims to be skilled in styles including Bollywood, Salsa, Jazz and Folk, as well as being a fully trained choreographer.
Skilled: Ashley Roberts (R) isn’t the only contestant with professional dance experience as according to the CV of former Steps star Faye Tozer (L), she is trained in 12 types of dance
In addition to this, Faye has been in many stage shows, such as Singin’ in the Rain, Over the Rainbow and Tell Me on a Sunday.
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Yet while Ashley and her partner Pasha Kovalev have been in the ballroom’s dance-off for the last two weeks, Faye remains a popular contender.
The public’s reaction to the former I’m A Celeb campmate has been so scathing that host Tess Daly last week defended the Don’t Cha hitmaker.
Dancing diva: The blonde singer found fame as one fifth of 90s pop group, whose hits came with perfectly choreographed, energetic dance routines
She’s got the moves: Her varied CV boasts of her experience and ability to perform several dance styles
West End wonder: In addition, Faye has been in many stage shows, such as Singin’ in the Rain, Over the Rainbow and Tell Me on a Sunday
‘I think cut her a little slack, she’s an absolute sweetheart and doesn’t deserve that,’ the presenter told Metro.co.uk.
She added: ‘I actually feel sorry for Ashley because she was in tears on Sunday night, when she was in the bottom two.’
MailOnline has contacted Faye’s representatives for comment.
The BBC show is hit with criticism annually for booking celebrities with extensive dance experience.
Faye’s CV: The former West End performer, 43, claims to be skilled in styles including Bollywood, Salsa, Jazz and Folk, as well as being a fully trained choreographer
An annual problem for the BBC show: Last year’s contestant, trained ballet dancer, Debbie McGee, faced backlash over her experience
Hollyoaks actor Danny Mac, who attended drama school for three years, and last year’s contestant, trained ballet dancer, Debbie McGee, both faced backlash over their experience.
But a TV insider previously told The Sun: ‘Few in the past have had quite so much professional performance time as Faye.’
When headlines first appeared over Faye’s obvious advantage, the singer confessed she could pick up routines more easily than her rivals who have less experience.
‘I have an advantage’: When headlines first appeared over Faye’s obvious advantage, the singer confessed she could pick up routines more easily than her rivals
‘Trained dancer’: When in the bottom two last week, Ashley was saved by judges, to the frustration of some viewers
Speaking on Lorraine in October, the mother-of-one, who dances with Strictly professional Giovanni Pernice, said: ‘Well do you know what I have an advantage to picking up routine. One, I’m so so glad they took me on the show because it’s my dream.
‘Two, the audience will let you know who they want to see. There will always be a few of us who have experience. I’m so chuffed to do it.’
Stacey Dooley, who is partnered with Kevin Clifton, is currently the bookies’ favourite to lift the glitter ball trophy.
The winner? Stacey Dooley, who is partnered with Kevin Clifton, is currently the bookies’ favourite to lift the glitter ball trophy
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