Former Strictly runner-up Danny Mac says not winning was ‘best for his career’
He may have been the runner-up of last year’s Strictly, but Danny Mac says that has helped his career more.
Former Strictly favourite Danny Mac has said not winning the dancing series last year was “probably best for his career”.
The Hollyoaks actor was the runner-up as he missed out on winning the Glitterball trophy which went to BBC Sports presenter Ore Oduba.
He told the Daily Mail’s Weekend magazine: “I actually think it was probably best for my career that I didn’t win.
“I mean, Ore will never be able to get away from the Strictly winner thing, even if it’s been the making of him.”
He explained: “We had a very traditional first dance. No big set-piece. We kind of shuffled round, like most couples do.”
The dancer and actor is currently rehearsing to go on a national tour with Lord Lloyd-Webber’s musical version of Sunset Boulevard.
Commenting on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing contestants, he said it’s a “strong field. It’s wide open”.
Mabuse is partnered with Paralympian Jonnie Peacock this year, which Mac says is “brilliant” for his former dancing partner.
He said: “I think Oti thought she’d get a comedy act this year so it’s been brilliant for her.”
Mac and Mabuse reunited for the Strictly Come Dancing live tour earlier this year and were victorious in lifting the winner’s trophy while on tour.
