Strictly Come Dancing star Chris Robshaw has revealed how his young family really feel about him taking part in the BBC show this year.
The rugby player has been partnered with pro dancer Nadiya Bychkova. And, while they found themselves in the dance-off a couple of weeks ago, last week they managed to avoid it – something he told ED! he was “thrilled” about.
Chris has been married to opera singer Camilla Kerslake since 2018, tying the knot after eight years of dating. The couple are parents to two sons – Wilding, four, and Hunter, one. And here, in an exclusive chat with ED!, Chris has revealed how his family are finding his Strictly come Dancing experience.
Chris’ family ‘love’ the journey
While the dreaded Strictly Curse brings about fears for relationships each and every year, Chris and his young family have adapted well to him appearing on the show. He even previously admitted he wasn’t “worried” about the curse affecting his marriage.
Now, speaking to ED!, Chris has revealed that he’s successfully managed to merge his family life and his Strictly experience. He explained: “The family and Strictly are worlds that have come together. It has been okay. And we are all loving this journey as a family.”
Not just that, but it seems his wife and kids have enjoyed spending some time with Nadiya. In fact, the trio have even had the chance to give dancing a try themselves.
Chris said: “The boys and Camilla have even had some dance lessons of their own from Nadiya. I have met some amazing new mates on the show too. They are a lovely bunch and I feel very lucky to be sharing the dance-floor with them all.”
Chris and his sons have Strictly parties
Both of Chris’ sons are still very young. But that doesn’t mean they can’t get involved in the Strictly fun. And it seems that is exactly what Chris is ensuring happens when he spends his Sundays at home.
As for what his older son, Wilding, thinks of his time on the show, Chris admitted that he is “proud” of him.
He said: “He is so proud of me.” Chris added: “He loves that I get to bring home the props so we can have our Strictly Sunday morning parties together to celebrate. The boys are my world, and to share this experience with them, it means everything to me.”
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