Toyah Willcox quizzed by Alan Titchmarsh on Strictly drama
Former Strictly Come Dancing celebrity Toyah Willcox has reflected on her challenging time on the show with a candid four-word admission, stating "I'm used this".
The 66-year-old singer and actress is no longer strutting her stuff on the dance floor with partner Neil Jones, as they were the second couple to be eliminated.
During their run, Toyah and Neil's Samba to Poor Unfortunate Souls from The Little Mermaid failed to win over judges and viewers alike.
Her fate was sealed after a low score of 15 out of 40 and losing the dance-off to footballer Paul Merson and his partner Karen Hauer in the Movie Week episode.
Toyah discussed her stint on the hit BBC show during an appearance on the Sunday (November 17) edition of Love Your Weekend with host Alan Titchmarsh, reports the Mirror.
Titchmarsh probed about her experience amid recent discussions on perceived inappropriate behaviour on the programme.
He queried: "There has been quite a bit of controversy about it, of late. So you didn't feel threatened at all and you enjoyed the experience."
Coming from a robust career background, Toyah dismissed any unease, asserting that she has faced more demanding figures in her 45 years in the business, highlighting Strictly as a tremendous and thoroughly enjoyable opportunity.
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Toyah, who rocketed to stardom in the late '70s fronting the band Toyah, shared: "I've been in the business for 45 years and I've been criticised every day in my life so I'm used to it."
She elaborated: "I'm also used to being a woman having to prove myself so you toughen up to it and I still believe that it was a fantastic opportunity. Everyday opportunities will happen for me and I worked incredibly hard to make the most of it. I loved every second and it's as simple as that."
The celebrity opened up, revealing: "I've worked with tougher directors. I've worked with George Cukor, who directed Judy Garland on A Star Is Born and he shouted everyday at not only me."
With stoic brevity she declared: "I'm used to this." She went on: "When you are at the top it's tough, it's so tough."
