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Emma Bunton out of Strictly Come Dancing

Spice Girl and partner Darren Bennett leave the show

Emma Bunton is desperately disappointed that she's been voted out of Strictly Come Dancing but it has been a painful experience for her.

An injury from her Spice Girl days has troubled her ever since.

'I used to fall over on stage quite a lot wearing those ridiculous shoes,' she explains. 'I actually pulled all the ligaments in one leg wearing a pair of Buffalos [high-heeled trainers], and I still have to be careful as that leg is a bit weak.'

Even so Emma, 30, says dancing is a fun way to keep fit.

'Doing the dancing for the programme is the best exercise I've ever had,' she tells The Independent Magazine. 'I hate the gym and I really have to push myself to go, but dancing doesn't feel like you're exercising.

'I don't think I've lost weight but I'm definitely more toned. I'm happy to be curvy - I know that most men like a curve.'

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