Toyah Willcox insists scandal that has engulfed Strictly is 'because the show is one hundred percent committed to dance'

Toyah Willcox insists scandal that has engulfed Strictly is 'because the show is one hundred percent committed to dance' By Molly Clayton Showbusiness Correspondent Published: 19:01 EDT, 8 September 2024 | Updated: 19:09 EDT, 8 September 2024 e-mail View comments Toyah Willcox has suggested a string of scandals that have engulfed Strictly Come Dancing are because the show is 'committed to dance'. The eighties pop star, 66, is the oldest contestant competing in this year's series and will take to the ballroom next week alongside a professional partner. When asked if recent 'gross misconduct' claims surrounding the programme had made her think twice about signing up, The It's A Mystery singer said: 'It made me take what's come very seriously.

'What's happened in the last year is because this show is one hundred percent committed to dance. Toyah Willcox has suggested a string of scandals that have engulfed Strictly Come Dancing are because the show is 'committed to dance' (pictured at rehearsals last month) The eighties pop star, 66, is the oldest contestant competing in this year's series and will take to the ballroom next week alongside a professional partner 'And you have to go beyond your own personal comfort zone. And that's always been very very obvious.

'And I know for me what's been going on this year, I have been thinking, well can I push myself beyond my own limitations. 'And for me it's now or never. Simple as that.

That is what has made me commit to the show.' The BB.