{"id":101974,"date":"2023-12-17T19:17:33","date_gmt":"2023-12-17T19:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebritycovernews.com\/?p=101974"},"modified":"2023-12-17T19:17:33","modified_gmt":"2023-12-17T19:17:33","slug":"bbcs-sally-nugent-on-reason-for-strictly-u-turn-after-marriage-split","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebritycovernews.com\/tv-movies\/bbcs-sally-nugent-on-reason-for-strictly-u-turn-after-marriage-split\/","title":{"rendered":"BBCs Sally Nugent on reason for Strictly U-turn after marriage split"},"content":{"rendered":"

Strictly: Sally Nugent details training for Christmas special<\/h3>\n

One of the well-known faces taking part in the festive fun on the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special is BBC Breakfast\u2019s Sally Nugent. When asked what made her want to take part, the BBC star said: \u201cIt was all about timing. I\u2019ve always been too scared to even think about Strictly.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s always been one of those things where lots of people who do my job do it and I\u2019ve always run in the other direction. But you know what, I just thought it was time to do something joyful and fun and happy.<\/p>\n

\u201cEscape from the real world for a little bit and go into this bubble of glitter, and sequins and happiness and giddiness,” Her decision to say yes to the Christmas special comes after her reported split from her husband of 13 years Gavin Hawthorn.<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, it was claimed by MailOnline that the pair had decided to call it a day on their relationship as they were \u201cmoving in different directions”. At the time, the insider alleged: “It’s very sad but they are no longer together.<\/p>\n

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“I think they tried to tough it out for quite a while as they didn’t want to split up if they could possibly help it for the sake of their son but they clearly couldn’t make a go of it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite the reported split, that hasn’t seemed to put a dampener on her festive spirit as she spoke more about appearing on the Strictly special.<\/p>\n

She added: \u201cI just loved the idea of doing Christmas because it felt like everybody is going to be happy, there\u2019s no pressure, it doesn\u2019t feel like it\u2019s a competition to me.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt feels like it\u2019s a chance to have a laugh, and spread a little joy on my favourite day. It\u2019s one of my favourite shows to watch on Christmas day anyway, so to be in it is incredible.<\/p>\n

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