Oh dear, glitter Balls fancies himself

SO, at last we know it’s poor old Katya who will be partnering Ed Balls in Strictly Come Dancing. I bet the other female pros on the show had been frantically rubbing their lucky rabbits’ feet and praying to St Vitus in a bid to dodge the Balls bullet. Someone has to take one for the team – like

His Invictus Games are inspiring, showing what servicemen and women can achieve despite a ppalling injuries.

And he’s joined forces with Michelle Obama and ex-President George Bush to highlight the hidden scars of post-traumatic stress disorder.

But now Harry is backing calls for ALL British troops who are wounded in action to be awarded a special medal, like the US Purple Heart.

The campaign is bound to be popular – reflecting the nation’s gratitude to those who protect our freedom. But I think it’s a misguided gesture. All troops who serve in conflict are awarded a campaign medal. But other gongs, like the MC and DSO are given more rarely – to mark courageous actions beyond the call of duty.

So a “wounded warrior” medal would surely be highlighting victimhood rather than extraordinary heroism.

When cruel fate creates casualties of war, are they automatically elevated in the gallantry stakes above their Kristina with John Sergeant, Iveta and Johnny Ball, Aliona and Tony Jacklin. But this year it’s a whole new glitter Ball game. Because I think Ed really fancies his chances. He reckons he’s got the moves. And there’s nothing more cringeworthy than a dad dancer who thinks he’s cool. The former shadow chancellor may be trying to wrong-foot rivals by modestly tweeting “I’ve never been more out of my comfort zone.” But as Ed strutted his stuff with another pro, Janette Manrara, that lip-biting swagger said it all. He’s as confident and selfassured as David Brent doing MC Hammer.