Strictly Come Dancing's Edwina Currie has criticised influencers, suggesting they 'don't realise how much work goes into it', following Zara McDermott's emotional statement. The ex-MP, aged 77, joined the panel on Good Morning Britain with fellow Strictly alumni Richard Cole and presenters Richard Madeley and Charlotte Hawkins to discuss their time on the popular BBC show. Currie, who danced with Vincent Simone in the 2011 series of Strictly and was the first to leave the competition, remarked that the nature of the show has evolved, noting the rise of 'lounging around' influencers as contestants.
During the segment, which touched upon reports of Graziano Di Prima's absence from the upcoming series due to alleged "gross misconduct", Charlotte queried Edwina's thoughts, asking: "Were you surprised by what you've heard?" To this, Edwina replied: "I think it was rather sad and I think what has happened is that the program has changed over the years. I was on it in 2011 and the program was seen as entertainment and my partner Vincent Simone was absolutely lovely and we've stayed such good friends," reports the Mirror . Edwina Currie slammed 'lazy influencers' (Image: WireImage) Read More Related Articles Coronation Street fans say 'times are tough' as they spot England football star 'in Roy's Rolls' Read More Related Articles ITV This Morning's Alison Hammond backtracks as she addresses Strictly 'scandal' She elaborated: "In those days people were just there for entertainment and.