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Strictly Come Dancing Save Me Says John Barnes
02 November 2007 http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk
FORMER footballer John Barnes has revealed how Strictly Come Dancing could have saved his life.
The ex-Celtic boss piled on the pounds due to a love of junk food.
Barnes, left, would feast on McDonald's meals, Burger King snacks, KFC and Indian takeaways.
Strictly Come Dancing Save Me Says John Barnes
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He only decided to slim and boot out the fatty grub when he started training for this year's Strictly Come Dancing - before he had recent tests which showed he was "genetically inclined" to heart disease.
Barnes, 43, who has four daughters, has been criticised for his weight by some of the show's judges.
But the ex-striker said: "Before the show I'd have takeaways all the time and it was giving me a belly.
"I found it hard to drive past a fast food restaurant without stopping to eat.
"My lifestyle worried me, but the results of it worried me even more. Exercise and diet were a big reason to take part in Strictly."
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Strictly Come Dancing Celebrities and their dance partners
- Stephanie Beacham, Dynasty star - paired with Vincent Simone
- Kelly Brook, actress - Brendan Cole
- Letitia Dean, EastEnders actress - Darren Bennett
- Alesha Dixon, Mis-Teeq singer - Matthew Cutler
- Kate Garraway, GMTV presenter - Anton Du Beke
- Penny Lancaster-Stewart, model - Ian Waite
- Gabby Logan, sports presenter - James Jordan
- Kenny Logan, Scotland rugby star - Ola Jordan
- John Barnes, ex-England footballer - Nicole Cutler
- Brian Capron, actor - Karen Hardy
- Matt Di’Angelo actor - Flavia Cacace
- Gethin Jones, Blue Peter presenter - Camilla Dallerup
- Dominic Littlewood, TV presenter - Lilia Kopylova
- Willie Thorne, snooker player - Erin Boag
Judges: Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Arlene Phillips and Bruno Tonioli
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