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Viper Speaks as Harry Aikines-Aryeetey Scores 30 on Strictly

The sprinter turned Gladiator says a rare myostatin deficiency makes him worry his muscular build could hinder ballroom technique.

Overview

  • Partnered with Karen Hauer, the former Team GB sprinter earned 30 points from the judges to sit second from bottom on the latest leaderboard.
  • A behind-the-scenes segment showed Gladiators co-star Viper (Quang Luong) speaking on camera, breaking his usual silent persona.
  • Viewers posted surprised reactions on social media after hearing Viper’s voice on the BBC show.
  • Aikines-Aryeetey disclosed he was born with myostatin deficiency, a rare condition that contributes to his pronounced muscle mass.
  • He told the Parenting Hell podcast he fears his physique could work against him in certain routines as he competes following a knee injury earlier this year.