Claire, 23, lived with her boyfriend in Berkshire before she joined DanceX. She started dancing when she was four and wowed the judges at the auditions with her classically trained singing voice.

As a teenager, Claire was bullied about her weight. However, she never let her size put her off ice-skating and went on to perform in public. When Claire decided it was time to tone up, she threw herself into a gruelling fitness regime and strict diet. It was only when she started to go prematurely grey that Claire realised she was pushing herself too hard and reduced the severity of her regime. A self-confessed workaholic, Claire says she likes to have fun but is dedicated to achieving her goals.