Linford Christie has revealed that he rejected the opportunity to appear on Strictly Come Dancing.
The gold medal-winning former sprinter told the Radio Times that he did not want to do the show because he feels that he is "not a good dancer".
Strictly Come Dancing 2015 lineup rumours: Which celebrities could take part this year?
"I'm the only black guy you'll meet with two left feet," he said. "I spent so much time training in my youth that I missed out on dancing."
However, he added that he would "love to be able to dance".
Christie also voiced his dislike of reality shows in general. "There are far too many. I know I did I'm a Celebrity, but they're part of that growing intrusive popular culture.
"People want their 15 minutes of fame, but they don't realise it affects their lives forever."
Strictly Come Dancing will air on BBC One later this year,...
The gold medal-winning former sprinter told the Radio Times that he did not want to do the show because he feels that he is "not a good dancer".
Strictly Come Dancing 2015 lineup rumours: Which celebrities could take part this year?
"I'm the only black guy you'll meet with two left feet," he said. "I spent so much time training in my youth that I missed out on dancing."
However, he added that he would "love to be able to dance".
Christie also voiced his dislike of reality shows in general. "There are far too many. I know I did I'm a Celebrity, but they're part of that growing intrusive popular culture.
"People want their 15 minutes of fame, but they don't realise it affects their lives forever."
Strictly Come Dancing will air on BBC One later this year,...
- 7/28/2015
- Digital Spy
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