Source: Daily Mail
It’s enough to make anyone howl in frustration.
Not only is Jo Wood going through a painful divorce from her husband Ronnie but she also has to become a ballroom dancer on the hop.
No wonder the 54-year-old broke down after a long rehearsal for Strictly Come Dancing on Friday.
She was spotted wiping away tears outside a studio in West London – alongside dance partner Brendan Cole, 33.
New Zealander Cole, known as a tough taskmaster, appeared to be bearing the brunt of her tantrum.
An insider on the BBC1 show said: ‘The first show is only two weeks away and there is enormous pressure on all the celebrities.
‘Clearly Jo Wood is worried that her dancing is not up to scratch.’
Wood was unveiled one of the 16 celebrities taking part in the upcoming seventh series two weeks ago.
She admitted she hadn’t even told her estranged husband Ronnie before she was announced at a contestant.
The 54-year-old said: ‘He doesn’t know. I’m sure he’ll know tomorrow…
The former model enthused: ‘I wouldn’t be doing this if I was still with Ronnie. Now I’m doing things with my life I never dreamed of doing.
‘I took it on as a challenge, really. That, and the fact I love dancing. For me to be able to learn how to dance is like a dream come true. I want my kids to be proud of me. I’m saying, “Yeah, this is me.” I’m coming out.
‘When they said I was with (Cole) the bad boy of ballroom dancing, I thought, “Fabulous!”
‘I have been around bad boys all my life. Brendan said every Saturday night we’ll all go out after the show.’