EXCLUSIVE JLS star JB Gill hits back at 'fix' criticism after facing backlash for previous dance experience as he prepares to go on a certain show Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Codie Bullen For Mailonline Published: 06:08 EDT, 20 August 2024 | Updated: 06:09 EDT, 20 August 2024 e-mail View comments JB Gill has responded to critics who claim he has an unfair advantage on Strictly Come Dancing. The JLS singer, 37, was confirmed as part of the celebrity line up for the 2024 series, but found himself facing fan backlash over his previous dance experience.
And speaking exclusively to MailOnline about his upcoming appearance on the BBC show, JB hit back and claimed he is 'not a trained dancer', but is 'more prepared' than some of his co-stars. While speaking about his dancer wife Chloe's reaction to his Strictly news, JB explained: 'She's can't wait to offer advice which I'm very grateful for because I'm not a trained dancer. 'I'll be able to hear from her and work alongside my pro with.
She can't wait for the journey to start just like I am.' JB Gill has responded to critics who claim he has an unfair advantage on Strictly Come Dancing The JLS singer, 37, was confirmed as part of the celebrity line up for the 2024 series, but found himself facing fan backlash over his previous dance experience (pictured on the Strictly Christmas special in 2012) JB previously appeared on - and won - the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special in 2012, where he was partnered wit.