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Katie McGlynn has reportedly sliced open her foot.
The Coronation Street actress, 27, is said to have been left in ‘severe pain’ after kicking the Glitterball trophy in a Strictly Come Dancing filming gaffe, on Friday.
Katie’s spokesperson told MailOnline: ‘During filming promotional content for Strictly, Katie accidentally sustained a small cut to her foot as a result of kicking a prop.
Ouch! Katie McGlynn, 27, has reportedly sliced open her foot after kicking the Glitterball trophy in a Strictly Come Dancing filming gaffe, on Friday (Pictured in 2019)
‘The injury is minimal, doesn’t require any further attention and she is completely fine’
It’s claimed that Rochdale-born Katie was unaware that the Glitterball on set was the genuine article, and so ‘pelted’ the ball with full force while wearing a pair of strappy heels.
A source told The Sun: ‘She was absolutely raging because nobody told her that it was a genuine glass glitterball. Her feet were properly exposed in high heels and she was dolled up to the nines for filming.
‘After giving it a brief run-up, she pelted the ball and was left in severe pain. There was glass everywhere and everyone was left in shock at what happened.
Oh no! The Coronation Street actress is said to have been left in ‘severe pain’ (Pictured in Coronation street in 2018)
Yikes! It’s claimed that Rochdale-born Katie was unaware that the Glitterball on set was the genuine article, and so ‘pelted’ the ball with full force while wearing a pair of strappy heels
According to the source, the filming session was immediately halted so that Katie’s foot could be tended to.
The insider claimed that Katie was upset that nobody on set instructed her to pretend to kick it, nor warned her that it was so heavy.
A BBC spokesperson reportedly told the publication that Katie sustained a ‘minor cut to her foot’ and was ‘absolutely fine’ after an on-site medic applied a plaster.
MailOnline has contacted Strictly for comment.
Fresh start: The injury comes after Katie vowed that she will give up her ‘partying lifestyle’ and ‘clean up her act’ in time for her Strictly Come Dancing gig (pictured in 2020)
The injury comes after Katie vowed that she will give up her ‘partying lifestyle’ and ‘clean up her act’ in time for her Strictly Come Dancing gig.
The Hollyoaks star was pictured looking worse for wear while slumped against a wall on a pavement in July, following a boozy night out at The Ivy in Manchester.
A friend of the former Corrie actor told The Sun: ‘Katie is a young woman and loves going out with her pals.
‘But those pictures weren’t great for her look and she was warned against doing anything which could hamper her chances on Strictly.
‘She is totally focused on the show. Instead of partying, Katie has become a gym junkie and is working out three times a week. Katie knows how physically taxing Strictly can be.
Talented: She played Sinead Osbourne in Coronation Street before jumping ship to Hollyoaks (pictured in character)
‘She saw the success of EastEnders’ Maisie Smith last year when she got to the final. She wants to continue to fly the flag for soap stars on Strictly.’
It comes after it was reported that BBC producers won’t be pairing Katie with her former flame Giovanni Pernice on the 2021 series.
The former Waterloo Road star and the professional dancer, 30, never made their relationship official but were romantically linked back in 2017 when it was reported that they’d enjoyed a night out with pals and ‘dinner and the cinema’ date.
However she later shut down speculation and denied they were dating.
‘My man’: Producers are reportedly trying to avoid starting rumours as Giovanni is now in a relationship with former Love Islander, Maura Higgins, 30
And despite speculation that bosses were keen to match them on the new series, they are now reportedly deciding against it because they don’t want to ‘stoke flames’.
The Sun claims they are trying to avoid starting rumours as Giovanni is now in a relationship with former Love Islander, Maura Higgins, 30.
A source told the publication on Saturday: ‘There’s always speculation about the pairings and how they will impact on relationships. The bosses do not want to stoke flames.’
Katie is believed to be single after separating from her boyfriend Benji Roberts, in 2019.
Famous ex: Giovanni previously dated Corrie actress, Georgia May Foote, 30, when he partnered with her on Strictly in 2015 (pictured in 2016)
Fizzled out: He also dated Pussycat Dolls singer Ashley Roberts when she was on Strictly in 2018
Giovanni previously dated Corrie actress, Georgia May Foote, 30, when he partnered with her on Strictly in 2015.
He also dated Pussycat Dolls singer Ashley Roberts when she was on Strictly in 2018.
The Strictly 2021 pairings won’t be unveiled until next month’s launch show. However the full celebrity line-up is now complete.
Ugo Monye, Tom Fletcher, AJ Odudu, Robert Webb, Judi Love, Adam Peaty, Matilda ‘Tilly’ Ramsay, Greg Wise, Nina Wadia, Sara Davies, Rhys Stephenson, Rose Ayling-Ellis, John Whaite and Dan Walker will all be trying to win the Glitterball trophy.
STRICTLY COME DANCING 2021: WHO ARE THE CONTESTANTS?
TOM FLETCHER
Age: 36
Profession: McFly musician
Tom says: ‘I’m so pleased the news is out it’s been so hard keeping it secret. Equal parts excited and terrified.’
Fun fact: Tom’s McFly bandmate Harry Judd won Strictly Come Dancing in 2011. Tom’s wife Giovanna Fletcher is the reigning champion of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
Age: 48
Profession: Actor and comedian
Robert says: ‘It’s very exciting but with a slight undertone of quivering terror.’
Fun Fact: Robert squeezed into a shiny leotard to take the title of Let’s Dance For Comic Relief in 2009, performing What A Feeling from ’80s film Flashdance, beating the likes of Keith Lemon and Paddy McGuinness to the title.
RHYS STEPHENSON
Age: 27
Profession: CBBC presenter
Rhys says: ‘I have dreamt about being on this show, and I know for a fact that it is going to exceed every expectation’
Fun fact: Rhys has been an actor since the age of ten, performing alongside Matt Smith and Hugh Bonneville.
KATIE MCGLYNN
Age: 28
Profession: Actress
Katie says: ‘I’m really not a dancer, but I’m so excited to learn a new skill on this crazy journey and cannot wait to slip into some sequins along the way.’
Fun fact: Katie, who played Sinead Tinker in Corrie, won a NTA for Best Serial Drama Performance in 2020.
TILLY RAMSAY
Age: 19
Profession: CBBC presenter
Tilly says: ’I’m going to put my heart and soul into this and can’t wait to get my dancing shoes on!’
Fun fact: Tilly’s father is celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay and the pair often star in dancing TikTok videos.
NINA WADIA
Age: 52
Profession: Actress
Nina says: ‘I think I should do this before I’m too old and can’t walk anymore. I just want to grab life by the horns and just enjoy it.’
Fun fact: Nina is a JDRF Ambassador and was awarded an OBE in the 2021 New Year’s Honours List.
ADAM PEATY
Age: 26
Profession: Athlete
Adam says: ‘I’m really looking forward to doing something totally different and challenging myself away from the pool.’
Fun fact: Adam becoming the first British swimmer to defend an Olympic title at Tokyo 2020.
UGO MONYE
Age: 38
Profession: Rugby player and sports pundit
Ugo says: ‘What a dream come true! Strictly is the biggest entertainment show on TV and I can’t wait to show everyone I’ve got more than just dad dancing moves.
Fun fact: Beginning his rugby career at Harlequins in 2002, Ugo went on to make 241 appearances for the club where he scored 89 tries, won a Premiership and made his England debut in 2008.
AJ ODUDU
Age: 33
Profession: TV presenter
AJ says: ‘I think it’s going to be really challenging. I can’t wait for the sequins, the wigs, the glitz and the glamour.’
Fun Fact: AJ has appeared as a panelist on Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two in the past, too.
JOHN WHAITE
Age: 33
Profession: Great British Bake Off Winner and TV chef
John says: ‘I’m so grateful, excited, and nervous to be joining the Strictly 2021 family… I’ve been wearing sequins and jazzy attire since I was three years old and can’t wait to hurl myself, full throttle, around the most glamorous dance floor on earth’
Fun Fact: John is set tp be part of the first ever all-male partnering – the first in 17 years of the show
SARA DAVIES
Age: 37
Profession: Businesswoman
Sara says: ‘I’m really nervous because so far the producers keep asking me if I can dance… Truth be told – I haven’t got a clue! I’ve not danced since I did ballet lessons when I was little.’
Fun fact: Sara was the youngest ever dragon on BBC show Dragons’ Den.
DAN WALKER
Age: 44
Profession: Journalist
Dan says: ‘I’m enjoying the experience when it starts of learning to dance. I’ll be honest I’m not making room on any shelves in my house for the glitterball.’
Fun fact: Dan recently quit Football Focus after 12 years at the helm and has been covering Tokyo Olympics.
GREG WISE
Age: 55
Profession: Actor
Greg says: ‘It’s about being out there and exposing yourself as someone who can’t dance, and learning.’
Fun fact: Greg is married to the actress Emma Thompson who he met while filming Sense and Sensibility.
ROSE AYLING-ELLIS
Age: 30
Profession: Actress
Rose says: ‘I hope I will do the deaf community proud and break down more barriers. I am also very excited to learn an incredible new skill.’
Fun fact: Rose will make history as Strictly’s first deaf contestant.
JUDI LOVE
Age: 41
Profession: Comedienne
Judi says: ‘I’m truly looking forward to pushing myself in something that I could have only dreamed of doing and now it’s actually coming true!’
Fun fact: Judi began comedy when she performed a set in front of her class for a degree module.
Source: dailymail
