Brendan Cole exit: Strictly star reveals HUGE career change after being dropped by BBC
The 41-year-old revealed on Tuesday that the BBC had not asked him to return to Strictly Come Dancing this year. And, while it has been suggested that the controversial TV star could return to screens next year as a judge on ITV’s Dancing On Ice, it appears that Brendan may be planning to make a drastic career change. Days before he announced the shocking news, the Strictly Come Dancing veteran had been discussing his long-term career plans. And, in a surprising twist, the New Zealand-born ballroom dancer admitted that he could be tempted to change industries altogether.
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ITV Brendan Cole exit: The Strictly professional announced the news on Lorraine this week
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In an interview with Yours magazine, Brendan said: “I’d like to develop property. I used to build houses right from when I left school." He continued: “I really enjoyed doing it; I like the hard work and the hard labour of doing it. “I get stuck in. When my dancing career ends I will start up property developing.” The Latin American dancer also discussed how he had begun to struggle with some of the complicated dance moves during last year’s series.
GETTY Brendan Cole exit: The Strictly dancer has starred on the show since the beginning
BBC • GETTY Brendan Cole exit: The Strictly star was partnered with Charlotte Hawkins for the show last year
I’m a little bit in shock. I’m quite emotional, a bit raw about it. Brendan Cole
The dance pro continued: “It’s certainly getting harder for me. I try and look after myself, but one day it will be too hard.” And, after 13 years performing in the hit BBC competition, Brendan has revealed he will now hang up his Strictly dancing shoes. Appearing visibly emotional as he broke the news during Tuesday’s Lorraine, the TV star said: “They’ve made an editorial decision to not have me back on the show. “I’m a little bit in shock. I’m quite emotional, a bit raw about it."
BBC Brendan Cole exit: The New Zealand-born dancer has starred in the show for 13 years