Strictly Come Dancing’s Chris Robshaw Faces Wife’s Displeasure Over Show Involvement

Engaging with Adrenaline: Chris Robshaw’s Dance Journey on Strictly Come Dancing

Chris Robshaw’s Spray Tan Struggles at Home

Former England rugby star Chris Robshaw has found himself in hot water at home due to his affinity for spray tans since participating in Strictly Come Dancing. His wife, singer Camilla Kerslake, is less than thrilled with the resulting laundry chaos. The 39-year-old father, who shares two children, Wilding and Hunter, admits, “I’m becoming a bit of a spray tan addict,” adding humorously that it has doubled their wash load.

Adrenaline Rush: From Rugby to the Dance Floor

Chris Robshaw, who once led the England rugby union team, compares the adrenaline of performing on Strictly to playing in international matches. “I’ve got the same feeling when I wear sequins as I did wearing an England shirt,” he reveals. For Robshaw, the thrill before stepping onto the dance floor mirrors the excitement of gearing up for a rugby game, providing an intense dopamine boost.

Family and Pets Weigh In on Robshaw’s Dancing

Partnered with professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova, Robshaw faces critiques both on and off the dance floor. While judge Craig Revel Horwood isn’t a fan of his moves, Robshaw’s dog, Rico, shares similar sentiments. Robshaw jokes that “Rico is not a Strictly fan,” pointing out how their routine collisions during practice have disrupted Rico’s household routine, much to the dog’s displeasure.

Public Support Despite Low Scores

Despite scoring only 14 from the judges last week, placing him second-lowest on the leaderboard, Robshaw has managed to stay in the competition due to public support. The former Harlequins flanker, originating from Redhill in Surrey, expresses his determination to continue, driven by his competitive nature.

• Robshaw’s eldest son, Wilding, is especially supportive, suggesting his father dye his hair if he advances another week. Wilding’s color of choice? Blue.
• Nadiya Bychkova is confident in her partner’s potential, “Chris needs a few more weeks, and then he will be ready to perform the way I think he can.”

As the competition heats up, Chris Robshaw remains committed to improving and embracing his new role in the world of dance, even at the expense of his pet’s patience and laundry loads.