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Ranvir Singh admits Strictly rules were very tough but she kept one item from show

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Ranvir Singh has confessed that she was only allowed to keep 'one' item following her time on the BBC show as she talks strict rules

Presenter Ranvir Singh has revealed that she was allowed to keep just one dress following her appearance on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing.

The Good Morning Britain host was standing in for presenter Lorraine Kelly on her self-titled show when she revealed the strict rules on the popular dance series.

Sharing a snap of the gorgeous purple dress she wore while she was a contestant on Strictly, Ranvir told entertainment correspondent Tyler West that it was the "one dress" she was allowed to keep while sharing the strict rules on the show.

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Pointing to the frock on the screen, she said: "That was the one dress I was allowed to take!

[Ranvir Singh revealed the 'one' item she was allowed to take from Strictly Come Dancing]

Ranvir Singh revealed the 'one' item she was allowed to take from Strictly Come Dancing

"You're not allowed to take anything from Strictly- but they gave me that one!"

Ranvir was partnered with Giovanni Pernice during her Strictly stint in 2020 and came a respectable fourth place in the competition.

Sharing her excitement to be on the show at the time, Ranvir previously said: "I write myself off quite a lot, but Strictly is reigniting a small modicum of pride in what my body can achieve, even though I take ill upon it. I think that's the joy of Strictly.

"It's a big moment in anybody's life to be on Strictly. It's invigorating, it's exhilarating, and you feel incredibly lucky."

[The star said she still has the dress in her wardrobe]

The star said she still has the dress in her wardrobe(Image: Ranvir Singh/Instagram)

After receiving the fewest votes ahead of the highly anticipated final which saw Bill Bailey and Oti Mabuse crowned as winners, Ranvir shared her disappointment to leave the show.

She expressed at the time: "Theres some really beautiful moments in there and so much more than I ever expected and Im sad not to be in the final.

"But at the same time, I am glad that weve moved people to tears and the Argentine tango was an amazing moment."

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(Image: BBC/Keiron McCarron)

Singing Giovanni's praises, she added: "Weve had some really fantastic memorable moments and I know I couldnt have got this far without you."

On Lorraine, Ranvir and Tyler discussed 2023 Strictly contestant Layton Williams and his decision on wearing a dress during his time on the show.

Talking about his choice of clothing a source reportedly told The Mirror: "Layton made it clear very early on that he didnt want to be pinned down to just wearing male costumes.

[Layton Williams will be wearing a dress on the show]

Layton Williams will be wearing a dress on the show(Image: BBC/Guy Levy)

The insider added: "He wanted his Strictly outfits to reflect different sides of his personality and everyone fully supports him on that.

"So he will have a chance to wear Strictly dresses, as well as the mens sharp suits, when he performs. There are some really exciting looks in there. Layton cant wait to get started, the source explained to the publication."

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