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Wednesday, 16 September 2009

Ali Bastian: Strictly partner Brian Fortuna dropped me

Ex-Hollyoaks star is black and blue

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Ali Bastian has starred in Hollyoaks and The Bill

Ali Bastian admits rehearsing for Strictly Come Dancing is taking its toll on her body.

The actress is preparing for the first show in the series this weekend.

‘There isn't a part of my body that isn't aching,' she says.

‘We attempted a lift the other day and Brian Fortuna, my dance partner, dropped me so I'm black and blue.'

Ali, 26, admits she is looking a little worse for wear since the incident.

‘I look like I've been Thai boxing, not ballroom dancing,' she adds.

Ali will be competing against Hollyoaks co-star Ricky Whittle.

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