EXCLUSIVE Katherine Ryan says she won't do Strictly because she's 'not ready to cheat on my husband' - but insists she's not afraid of the dreaded curse Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] By Niomi Harris For Mailonline Published: 08:14, 13 August 2024 | Updated: 08:15, 13 August 2024 e-mail View comments Katherine Ryan has claimed she won't take part in Strictly Come Dancing because she's not ready to chat on her husband. The BBC show has long been known for the 'curse' that befalls some contestants who end up dating their dance partner, despite some being already in relationships.
And in an exclusive interview with MailOnline, the comedian, 41, noted that she would decline the dance show because she's not ready to be unfaithful to her partner Bobby Koostra - before quipping that it doesn't mean she wouldn't change her mind in the future. She divulged: ' I would, but I don’t think I’m a good enough dancer, and I’m not ready to cheat on my husband, but down the road.' Katherine added of the dreaded Strictly curse: ' I would be excited.
I would be welcoming the curse.' Katherine Ryan has claimed she won't take part in Strictly Come Dancing because she's not ready to chat on her husband In an exclusive interview with MailOnline, the comedian, 41, noted that she would decline the dance show because she's not ready to be unfaithful to her partner Bobby Koostra - before quipping that it doesn't mean she wouldn't change her mind in the future The TV star and Bobby were childhood sweethearts at high school and reconnected decades later before marrying and having two children together - Fenna, two, and Fred, three. Katherine isn't the only celebrity shunning Strictly, with Gemma Collins declaring she won't take part due to the scandal surrounding the show.
Strictly is currently facing its biggest crisis in its 20 years, as a wave of complaints from past celebrity contestants have been made in recent months over claims of 'abuse' and 'bullying'. Professional Graziano Di Prima , 30, was axed from the show following claims he hit and spat at his dancing partner Zara McDermott , 27, during rehearsals. Further reports said he had been accused of 'chasing' after Zara while 'screaming abuse,' leaving her so frightened that she 'locked herself in a toilet', as well as 'called her nasty names, asked if she had gained weight and was forceful' leaving her 'visibly demoralised' and 'in tears.
' Weeks before, Giovanni Pernice, 33, was suspended while a BBC probe is conducted over claims of off-camera misconduct made by Amanda Abbington , 50, and two other former celeb partners. Meanwhile in the chat, Katherine opened up about her parenting style, quipping that she's more like her children's grandmother than their mother as she's always treating them with sweets. Katherine, who also has a 15-year-old daughter Violet from a previous relationship, said: ' I used to think I was my baby’s dad, because I work and my husband stays at home, but I’ve realised I’m the baby’s grandmother, because I’m always giving them sweets, and I’m really fun, and I’m really old.
The BBC show has long been known for the 'curse' that befalls some contestants who end up having flings with their dance partners including Seann Walsh and Katya Jones Katherine added of the dreaded Strictly curse: ' I would be excited. I would be welcoming the curse' Read More Katherine Ryan reveals husband Bobby Kootstra gave her her first orgasm in candid podcast chat 'So Violet was raised my her mom, and I’m like a fun grandma for the youngest two. I’m like, “Sure let’s do it!” I’m like a camp, eccentric grandmother, who’ll take them on nice trips, and have fun, and I never say no.
' Detailing her attachment parenting style, she went on: 'I’m actually there all the time, but I’m like a live-in grandma. I’m about to go tour in the autumn, and then I will be away a little bit, but so far, I’m like an attachment parent. 'I still sleep with the babies – I’m too hands-on some would say, but the babies are obsessed with me.
They will vomit if I go into another room, so I had to pull it back.' Katherine previously opened up about her life as a mother, admitting she's getting better at embracing her role as a father after claiming her marriage has 'taken a back seat'. The Canadian UK-based comedian said she has decided to stop thinking of herself as being a 'terrible mum' whenever she gets mum guilt and instead is calling herself a 'great dad.
' Meanwhile in the chat, Katherine opened up about her parenting style, quipping that she's more like her children's grandmother than their mother as she's always treating them with sweets Katherine shares two children Fenna Grace, two, and Fred, three, with her husband of five-years Bobby Kootstra (pictured) as well as Violet, 15, with her ex-boyfriend Alex Edelman Katherine previously opened up about her life as a mother, admitting she's getting better at embracing her role as a father after claiming her marriage has 'taken a back seat' Her reasoning is that she works in the patriarchal sense but also 'cooks, cleans, is hands-on, earns money and isn't cheating on anyone'. Speaking to Heat magazine, Katherine opened up on juggling parenthood and the guilt she sometimes feels as a mother. She said: 'I'm getting better at embracing my role as a dad.
I was always thinking to myself "If I leave my kids with the babysitter or if I leave my kids with my husband, that makes me a terrible mother. 'But I started thinking, "Well, actually, I'm a dad. I'm really hands-on, I come home every night, I'm not cheating on anyone, I'm never in a bad mood, I'm not drinking, I earn money, my kids love me, I'm home all the time, I cook, clean and do laundry when I can.
.. I'm a great dad".
'I think anyone who's like "Oh, I'm a terrible mum", you're not. You're just a great dad.' Strictly Come Dancing BBC Zara McDermott Share or comment on this article: Katherine Ryan says she won't do Strictly because she's 'not ready to cheat on my husband' - but insists she's not afraid of the dreaded curse e-mail Add comment.
