<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2093740/open_sms">Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don&#39;t bite!</a>Professional dancer and Strictly Come Dancing legend Ian Waite joins me to share the untold story behind his rise, his fall, and his fight to rebuild confidence after life in the spotlight. He reveals what really happens behind the scenes of Strictly, from safeguarding and producer pressure to the mental toll of chasing perfection in front of millions.You’ll learn:<ul><li>How Ian’s family shaped his career.</li><li>What competing at the top level really takes.</li><li>The truth behind Strictly scandals and safeguarding.</li><li>How fame affects confidence and relationships.</li><li>What it takes to reinvent yourself after the cameras stop.</li></ul>📲 Follow Ian Waite: Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/ianwaite/'>https://www.instagram.com/ianwaite/ </a> Tour: <a href='http://www.legendsofthedancefloor.com'>www.legendsofthedancefloor.com</a> Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 05:00 – Discovering Dance & Early Competitions 14:00 – Strictly Beginnings 25:00 – Teaching Celebrities & Show Pressure 33:00 – Strictly Scandals & Safeguarding 46:00 – Winning Dancing With The Stars Australia 52:00 – Reinvention & ConfidenceKeywords: Ian Waite, Strictly Come Dancing, BBC Strictly, Giovanni Pernice, dance scandal, resilience, fame and mental health, confidence after TV, No Bollocks Podcast, Matt Haycox.Listen weekly on Stripping Off with Matt Haycox:📲 Follow on IG: /<a href='http://www.instagram.com/strippingoffwithmatthaycox'>www.instagram.com/strippingoffwithmatthaycox </a>💼 Connect on TikTok: <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@thematthaycox'>https://www.tiktok.com/@thematthaycox </a>🎥 Watch full episodes on YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@strippingoffpodcast'>https://www.youtube.com/@strippingoffpodcast</a>

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