Ex-finalist helps Strictly hopefuls (From Hampshire Chronicle)

Ex-finalist helps Strictly hopefuls

12:29am Friday 27th November 2009

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Former Strictly Come Dancing finalist Julian Clary has given this year's hopefuls some extra training at Queens Park Rangers' football ground.

Contestants including Ricky Whittle, Natalie Cassidy, Laila Rouass and Chris Hollins were taken to the Loftus Road ground in west London, completely unaware of what was in store.

The comedian, wearing a salmon-coloured suit, put the group through their paces in the locker room, giving them tips on how to perfect their skills.

Clary became a surprise finalist in 2004, having received poor remarks from the judges but still managing to gain huge popularity with the public.

Actress Jill Halfpenny went on to win that year's show.

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