Strictly's Sara Davies makes heartfelt admission about her BBC dance show experience

Sara Davies has opened up about her stint on the BBC dance floor, revealing intimate details of her Strictly Come Dancing journey.

The Dragon's Den entrepreneur, aged 40, took to the stage with professional dancer, Aljaz Skorjanec, in the 2021 series of the hit BBC show. Despite never seeing herself as a potential winner, Sara expressed immense gratitude for Aljaz's unwavering support and dedication.

In an exclusive chat with the Daily Star, following her announcement as the new face of Avon UK, Sara gushed over her time with Aljaz, saying: "As a trainer and mentor, he was absolutely off the chart."

Delving into the reasons behind her positive experience, she added: "I think the reason I had such a phenomenal experience is because his whole raison d'etre on the show was me having an amazing time. I felt I was never going to be a contender to get to the final or the semis."

With a candid reflection on her aspirations, Sara continued: "I just wanted to make the most of the time that I had. So he put all of his energy into making sure I enjoyed every minute.

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"I loved all the time that we had in the rehearsal room, and because we were up North, and I had to fit around my schedule, we had to work really funny hours," reported the Daily Star.

Sara further shared the lengths Aljaz went to accommodate her on the BBC show and beyond, as she said: "Whatever I needed, he used to be there with a big smile on his face ready for a cup of coffee at six o'clock on a morning when we got going.

"It was just fabulous. It was honestly one of the happiest times of my life."

Meanwhile, Strictly Come Dancing has been embroiled in controversy, facing a wave of complaints amid allegations of misconduct amongst its professionals. The BBC has initiated an investigation into these serious claims.

BBC star Sara recently discussed her new role with Avon where she's been titled their inaugural Chief Inspiration Officer. She said: "It's a such a great opportunity to work with new and existing Avon Reps who have the hunger to build and run their own business, on their own terms."

She expressed enthusiasm for the future, saying "I'm looking forward to continuing to share my passion for entrepreneurship. And as part of the role, I'm mentoring Avon Reps and offering tailored advice on how to be their own boss, grow their businesses and also lead a team.

"I've already met and worked with lots of Avon Reps and Leaders across the UK. I'm honestly so inspired and impressed by their smart thinking and perseverance - so many are building talented teams with some earning six-figure salaries."