A Place in the Sun star shares Strictly disappointment as BBC friend given 'dream' sign-up instead
A Place in the Sun star Jean Johansson's 'dream' is to take part in BBC's Strictly Come Dancing
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A Place in the Sun star Jean Johansson has admitted her agent has tried to get the presenter onto Strictly Come Dancing "every year".
The 42-year-old property expert is best known for fronting Channel 4's A Place in the Sun, but also hosts Key To a Fortune. However, her dream would be to take part in the BBC dance competition.
She explained her agent has tried "every year" to get her onto the glitzy show and has made clear the answer would be "yes" if producers ever asked her to be on the series.
She maintains this view despite the fact the show has faced huge controversies throughout the year, sparked after last year's contestant Amanda Abbington made complaints about Giovanni Pernice.
The actress decided to leave the show on week five and after her claims came out, others made complaints about "misconduct" on the series.
Pernice, 33, has denied allegations of "abusive" behaviour and Graziano Di Prima, 30, was axed from the show following claims regarding his treatment of Love Island star Zara McDermott.
Addressing the negative headlines which have been doing the rounds most of the year, Johansson shared: "I think it's shown they can bounce back.
"There's no doubt about it, there's allegedly been bad behaviour but from a production point of view, it looks like they're handling it professionally. They'll likely be ensuring that their duty of care is better than before."
Speaking to Love Sunday's Magazine, she admitted she would "still love to do it" in spite of recent claims.
The presenter went on to admit her "dream partner" would be Johannes Radebe, 37.
However, while she isn't taking part in the beloved dance show, Johansson will be tuning in to watch close friend Dr Punam Krishnan making her dance floor debut.
She A Place in the Sun star told the publication: "She's [Krishnan] so smart. I think it'll be well out of her comfort zone but all us Scots will be behind her. I can't wait to see her Beyoncé moves on the dance floor!"
Of her sign-up to the show, Krishnan, 41, commented: "This still doesn’t feel real, I am overjoyed to be a contestant on this year’s show.
"I have watched Strictly every year with my family and it feels extra special that it’s the 20th year, I can’t believe I will be the one getting Strictly-fied now. This is so out of my comfort zone, but I’m up for the journey and will give it my absolute all."
Johansson's BBC friend Punam Krishnan will instead be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing
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A Place in the Sun star Jean Johansson's 'dream' is to take part in BBC's Strictly Come Dancing
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Strictly Come Dancing's full line-up has now been announced, with the series premiere edging closer and a mix of stars from the entertainment world gearing up to take to the iconic dance floor.
Also making their dance floor debuts this year is Gladiators star Montell Douglas, Olympian Tom Dean, EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick, The X Factor winner Shayne Ward, Miranda actress Sarah Hadland, Love Island's Tasha Ghouri, reality star Pete Wicks, JLS star JB Gill, singer Wynne Evans, 80s icon Toyah Willcox, BBC Morning Live star Dr Punam Krishnan, comedian Chris McCausland, TV presenter Nick Knowles, former footballer and broadcaster Paul Merson and Olympian Sam Quek.
Following the BBC probe into allegations about the show, the broadcaster has announced some changes will be made to the series, including the introduction of chaperones during rehearsals.