So it’s Strictly about me now, insists Lisa as she gets over split from Ant

LISA Armstrong has said she’s focusing on herself and her work following her bitter split from Ant McPartlin. The make-up artist, pictured, spoke to Closer Magazine at charity dog show Pup Aid in London, and revealed she’s feeling great after taking time out to focus on her physical and mental wellbeing.

Lisa said she’s lost a stone in weight in recent weeks as she returns to work for her 12th year as the chief makeup artist and hair designer on Strictly Come Dancing.

‘I don’t know what the hell happened. I haven’t had a personal trainer or anything like that,’ Lisa said of her new slimmed-down look. ‘It’s all about being healthy and doing some exercise.

‘You have to look after yourself as much as you can.’

After TV star Ant, 42, filed for divorce, Lisa took some time out in Los Angeles this summer, staying with her former Deuce bandmate Craig Young.

‘I went on holiday to LA for five weeks and just hung out. I was chilling with my friend and enjoying myself. I feel great and I’m having a nice time... I take things day by day,’ she revealed.

The talented make-up artist also said she’s happy to stay out of the spotlight and won’t be swapping backstage at Strictly for the dance floor any time soon.

‘I’m quite happy to be where I am, behind the scenes. I don’t think anyone would want to see me whizzing around the dance floor as a contestant!’ she laughed.

‘I have the best job in the world and I’ve loved going back to work... I’m in a good place.’

The 41-year-old also flashed a beaming smile as she worked her magic on Strictly pro Janette Manrara in a series of behind-the-scenes videos shared by the dancer.

Janette said: ‘Lisa’s working on my second look and now we’re starting the smoky dark, dark eyes’ – as Lisa smiled and brandished a make-up brush. Applying concealer to the brunette beauty, 35, Lisa looked in good spirits as work on the ballroom bonanza began.

Lisa was bouncing back to her best following reports she will donate some of her €35million divorce settlement to a dog’s charity.

Sources told The Mirror that Lisa – who shares beloved pooch Hurley with Ant – is said to want to help those four-legged friends who need looking after.

An insider explained: ‘It’s pretty likely that Lisa is going to get a hefty payment when her divorce with Ant is finalised.

‘She has told pals she wants to give a large chunk of that money to a dog charity.’