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Lydia Burns

The Chase's Bradley Walsh says he's repeatedly turned down Strictly Come Dancing

Bradley Walsh says he's turned down the chance to be a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing more than once.

The British actor, 61, is well known for a variety of shows - both as an actor and a presenter - but apparently, he draws the line at dancing.

The Chase host explained he has been offered a spot on Strictly Come Dancing a couple of times but has now officially declared he will never be on the show.

His reason behind this decision is due to the fact he cannot dance, he hilariously admitted: “I don’t even think I’m a good dad dancer, I’m a bad dad dancer which makes things even worse.”

He continued: “If you can’t dance, you can’t sell it, no matter how big a showman you are.

“Stick to what you know best.”

Bradley has made a name for himself with his broad career from Coronation Street to Doctor Who, so he admits he is in a position where he can turn gigs down and still remain comfortable.

However, he does think if you are starting out in your career you should take the opportunities and work hard for all commitments.

Holly Willoughby and Bradley Walsh will be hosting the BBC series Take Off (S Meddle/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

He said: “I always remember, the great Bill Shankly, who was the manager of Liverpool back in the day, once said something I’ve never forgotten.

“Even if you end up sweeping the roads, don’t cheat, sweep them properly.”

He continued: “If you’ve been given a job and you’ve signed up to do it, do it, don’t half do it.”

During an interview with The Sun, Bradley also spoke about his time on The Chase coming to an end fairly soon.

He said: “You know what, in a couple of years’ time I won’t have to do any of it, I’ll be retired and that’ll be it.”

Bradley also stars alongside his son Barney in Bradley & Barney Walsh: Breaking Dad and is set to hose new show Take Off with Holly Willoughby on BBC1 as well as star in The Larkins on ITV.

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