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Christine Lampard makes "haunted" Strictly admission on Lorraine

ITV Lorraine presenter Christine Lampard has said that she is still "haunted" by the Strictly Come Dancing theme tune.

She made the admission while interviewing Dan Walker on Lorraine, a fellow Strictly alumnus.

The 43-year-old took part in the sixth series of the hit BBC talent competition in 2008.

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Christine and professional partner Matthew Cutler were eliminated in week eleven, finishing in fifth place. Actor Tom Chambers, and his professional partner, Camilla Dallerup, won the series and claimed the Strictly title.

During Thursday morning’s (August 25) episode of Lorraine, Christine and Dan discussed their time on the show.

Christine said: "Here we are a year on, it's all kicking off again. It's a weird feeling look back reflectively. Every time you hear the music for the rest of your life, it will probably send chills."

Dan agreed and the two presenters laughed when the music came on during Thursday morning's show.

Christine continued: "It was an incredible experience and something, I guess, that was completely out of any comfort zone."

Dan replied: "I did love it and I spent time getting to know Nadiya Bychkova, two-time world champion, I always have to refer to her as that. And she was fantastic, because I'm quite a confident person but I've never been confident on the dance floor."

The journalist and sports presenter starred in the 19th series of Strictly Come Dancing last year.

Like Christine, Dan, and his partner Nadiya, were eliminated after week 11.

Earlier this year, Dan announced, via a video posted to social media, that he would be leading the BBC to move to Channel 5.

The 45-year-old made his Channel 5 news debut in June, reporting live from Downing Street after Boris Johnson survived a no confidence vote.

Christine took over presenting duties from Lorraine Kelly on Thursday. The 62-year-old is taking a break over the summer.

Strictly Come Dancing will return to screens on Saturday, September 17. A new line-up of celebrities has been announced.

Helen Skelton was the 15th and final celebrity revealed to be participating in the dance competition.

She will join the likes of actors Kym Marsh, Will Mellor and Jayde Adams in the line-up of the twentieth series.

Helen will also be competing with fellow TV presenters Richie Anderson, Kaye Adams and Tyler West.

Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds, singers Matt Goss, Molly Rainford, Fleur East and James Bye, comedian Ellie Taylor, football legend Tony Adams MBE and wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin complete the star-studded line-up.

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