Sara Davies Reflects on Her Strictly Come Dancing Experience: A Life-Changing Opportunity
Strictly Come Dancing gave Sara Davies, Dragons' Den star, the biggest opportunity of her life, she says, reflecting on her 2021 stint on the show. The 41-year-old had been desperate to participate and compared joining the show to stepping into an "alternative universe." Despite being voted out in week eight, Sara found a good friend in her dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec and credits the experience for being a rewarding adventure.
Key Takeaways:
- Sara Davies, a Dragons' Den star, participated in Strictly Come Dancing in 2021 and described it as the biggest opportunity of her life.
- She was desperate to do the show and got an agent to try and secure a spot, admitting it wasn't just about dancing with a "sexy, hot man."
- Davies found a good friend in her dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec, who was by her side when she struggled to process being voted out of the show.
- She compared signing up for Strictly to stepping into an "alternative universe" and admitted to crying uncontrollably after being voted out.
- Davies' stint on Strictly came two years after she joined Dragons' Den, where she currently serves as CEO of Crafter's Companion.
- She announced earlier this year that she would be stepping away from the show to focus on her own business.
- Davies has confirmed that she will not be filming for the next series of Dragons' Den but will be a regular contestant on Gary Lineker's new ITV game show, The Box, next year.
Statistics:
- Sara Davies' business, Crafter's Companion, was launched in 2005.
- Davies participated in Strictly Come Dancing in 2021 and was voted out in week eight.
- She will not be filming for the next series of Dragons' Den but will be a regular contestant on The Box.
Sources:
- The Times
- The Telegraph