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Emmeline Saunders

Strictly Come Dancing 2019: Lucy Worsley addresses line-up rumours with Curse concerns

Dr Lucy Worsley has ruled out a stint in Strictly Come Dancing - because she fears the Who fell victim to the 'Strictly curse' – and are they still together? will affect her marriage.

The TV historian has admitted husband Mark Hines made her sign a pre-nup agreeing never to go on the hit BBC1 show, because of how often the celebrity guests end up having romances with the professional dancers.

The 45-year-old presenter, who fronts shows like Elegance and Decadence, revealed she would love to be part of the Strictly 2019 line-up - especially as show bosses keep trying to lure her in.

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"I love Strictly Come Dancing , but my husband made me sign a 'pre-nup' to say I would never take part," she admitted.

"Partly because they always run off with their professional dance partner and partly because he thought it would be really bad for me – I love sequins and showing off a bit too much already. He hasn't specified anything about Dancing On Ice, however."

It has since emerged that show bosses are "struggling" to sign up big name stars for the 2019 show because of the Strictly Curse.

Stacey Dooley and her long-term partner Sam Tucknott were the most recent couple to fall victim to the curse, having split just weeks after she lifted the Glitterball trophy with Kevin Clifton.

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Lucy with former Strictly head judge Sir Len Goodman (Silver River/BBC)

She and Kev have since confirmed they're in a relationship, after he dumped third wife Karen Clifton last year.

Louise Redknapp and her ex-husband Jamie Redknapp's marriage also ran aground following her Strictly stint - also with Kevin.

She's denied the hunky dancer had anything to do with her split from Jamie, but did admit Strictly came as a wake-up call to highlight her boredom with being a wife and mother.

Kevin was also distantly involved in Susanna Reid's breakup from boyfriend of 15 years Dominic Cotton back in 2014, months after they danced together on the show.

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