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Alex Kingston Says Strictly Made Her 'Fearless' as She Heads to Blackpool

After revealing last year's womb cancer treatment, the 62-year-old credits the show with restoring her confidence.

Overview

  • Kingston disclosed she was diagnosed with uterine cancer last year and underwent a hysterectomy followed by radiation therapy.
  • She says the show's training has left her feeling physically revitalized, with her husband joking she has her 25-year-old body back.
  • Following a low-scoring Paso Doble, her waltz drew praise from judges and lifted her to third on the leaderboard.
  • She and professional partner Johannes Radebe perform in Blackpool tonight with a couples' choice routine set to music by Shirley Bassey and Geri Halliwell.
  • Radebe has voiced belief in her potential to reach the final, while Kingston says she went public to encourage others to keep moving forward.