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Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite!
Professional dancer and Strictly Come Dancing legend Ian Waite joins me to share the untold story behind his rise, his fall, and his fight to rebuild confidence after life in the spotlight. He reveals what really happens behind the scenes of Strictly, from safeguarding and producer pressure to the mental toll of chasing perfection in front of millions.
You’ll learn:
📲 Follow Ian Waite:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianwaite/
Tour: www.legendsofthedancefloor.com
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
05:00 – Discovering Dance & Early Competitions
14:00 – Strictly Beginnings
25:00 – Teaching Celebrities & Show Pressure
33:00 – Strictly Scandals & Safeguarding
46:00 – Winning Dancing With The Stars Australia
52:00 – Reinvention & Confidence
Keywords: Ian Waite, Strictly Come Dancing, BBC Strictly, Giovanni Pernice, dance scandal, resilience, fame and mental health, confidence after TV, No Bollocks Podcast, Matt Haycox.
Listen weekly on Stripping Off with Matt Haycox:
📲 Follow on IG: /www.instagram.com/strippingoffwithmatthaycox
💼 Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thematthaycox
🎥 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@strippingoffpodcast
By Matt Haycox5
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Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite!
Professional dancer and Strictly Come Dancing legend Ian Waite joins me to share the untold story behind his rise, his fall, and his fight to rebuild confidence after life in the spotlight. He reveals what really happens behind the scenes of Strictly, from safeguarding and producer pressure to the mental toll of chasing perfection in front of millions.
You’ll learn:
📲 Follow Ian Waite:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianwaite/
Tour: www.legendsofthedancefloor.com
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
05:00 – Discovering Dance & Early Competitions
14:00 – Strictly Beginnings
25:00 – Teaching Celebrities & Show Pressure
33:00 – Strictly Scandals & Safeguarding
46:00 – Winning Dancing With The Stars Australia
52:00 – Reinvention & Confidence
Keywords: Ian Waite, Strictly Come Dancing, BBC Strictly, Giovanni Pernice, dance scandal, resilience, fame and mental health, confidence after TV, No Bollocks Podcast, Matt Haycox.
Listen weekly on Stripping Off with Matt Haycox:
📲 Follow on IG: /www.instagram.com/strippingoffwithmatthaycox
💼 Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thematthaycox
🎥 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@strippingoffpodcast

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