Leaping into action, Paralympic Strictly star Lauren
IT’S no surprise Lauren Steadman has a spring in her step. Last week the Paralympian won yet another medal – and tonight she makes her Strictly Come Dancing debut.
The 25-year-old swapped her sportswear for a flowing Rene K couture gown as she prepares to perform a waltz with professional dance partner AJ Pritchard. In another picture she is seen striking a disco pose in a silver and gold jumpsuit by Aidan Mattox.
Miss Steadman, who was born without her right forearm, won gold in the paratriathlon at the ITU World Championships in Australia last week, adding to her haul of 26 medals.
Her tough training regime has stood her in good stead for the 14-hour rehearsal days with Pritchard, 2 .
She said she was excited to be the first disabled female contestant on Strictly, adding that she could ‘show the country that actually it’s not disability, it’s ability, and there’s always ways around things – just be a bit more imaginative’.
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