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Strictly Star Slams 'Fake' Dancer Friendships
7 Oct
Summary
- Former Strictly dancer Brendan Cole criticizes perceived fake friendships on the show.
- Cole believes contestants' claims of lifelong bonds are unrealistic.
- He suggests dancers only bond due to proximity, not genuine connection.
Brendan Cole, a long-serving professional on Strictly Come Dancing, has openly criticized the current iteration of the popular BBC show. Cole, who danced on the show for 14 years, expressed his disdain for the way celebrity contestants appear to cultivate deep friendships during their short time on the programme.
He specifically highlighted the recent departure of Amy Dowden and Chris Appleton, noting their expressed sentiment of having found a 'friend for life.' Cole countered this by suggesting that such declarations are often fleeting, born out of the intense, albeit brief, period spent together in the rehearsal studios.
Cole further elaborated on his perspective, revealing that during his extensive tenure, he only genuinely connected with a portion of his 15 celebrity partners. He characterized his past experiences as varying from strong camaraderie to indifference and even dislike, emphasizing a lack of universal positivity.
According to Cole, the current on-screen portrayal lacks authenticity, presenting a manufactured image rather than a genuine reflection of the relationships formed. He feels the show has lost touch with the reality of human interaction under such circumstances.
