Strictly Come Dancing contestant, Christine Bleakley is reportedly feeling the pressure in advance of her first performance set for later this month.

“Poor Christine probably has the hardest pair of dance shoes to fill – ever,” an insider told the Daily Star Sunday. “Alesha took last year by storm and Matthew is keen to do the double. She’s really feeling the pressure.”

The source added: “She was really nervous before she started rehearsing and watching Alesha in action hasn’t done her any favours. The producers are monitoring her progress as they are worried she might not be able to carry on.”