Brendan Cole heartbroken after Strictly Come Dancing star Sophie Ellis-Bextor spoke out

In her new book Spinning Plates Sophie, 42, reveals that Strictly caused problems for her and husband Richard Jones. She also likened the show to that of a “cult”.

Richard, 42, received counselling after Sophie said he was “unusually insistent knowing where I was all the time”.

Sophie and Brendan were partnered on the show in 2013, finishing in fourth place.

Brendan, 45, was axed from the show in 2018, is a contestant on the new series of Dancing On Ice.

He said: “It was an interesting read. She didn’t let on. I’m proud of Sophie for having the bravery to speak out.”

Strictly Come Dancing 2021 is on BBC One on Saturday evenings.

source: express.co.uk