Joe Sugg says he’s going to give up drinking and hit the gym in preparation for ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
The 26-year-old YouTube star was confirmed as one of the participants on the upcoming series earlier this week, and Joe has revealed how he’ll be preparing for the daunting challenge.
He explained in a vlog: "I’m going to have to start going to the gym, and I can’t drink anymore, that’s for sure."
Joe revealed he was first approached by ‘Strictly’ bosses at the turn of the year.
He shared: "Back at the start of the year I got approached and asked if I want to be on the show."
And while the prospect of potentially humiliating himself in front of a TV audience of millions terrifies him, Joe was determined to accept the challenge for the sake of his grandparents.
He said: "This is huge for my grandparents. My grandparents both love the show, and although they know what I do on YouTube, I think it’ll be great for them to see me on a platform they’re more familiar with and with a TV show they are very familiar with."
In fact, Joe revealed that he might soon be following in the footsteps of another member of his family, revealing that his grandma on the other side of his family may have previously danced at the iconic ballroom in Blackpool.
He explained: "My other nan, who is in her 90s, I’m pretty sure she used to dance in Blackpool. So if I can get that far, it’s quite far in the competition, she’d blimmin’ well love it."
Joe Sugg is giving up drinking for Strictly Come Dancing
