What was weird, as a 12-year-old actor, was being expected to behave like an adult while still being treated as a kid everywhere else.
It was only when I got to 21 that my personality started coming out a little bit more.
I probably eat about 300-350g of carbs a day. About 160g of protein, about 60-80g of fat, which I think is about 2,500-3,000 calories.
I suddenly received a call from my agent offering me the chance to do 'Strictly' and I had to make the decision within an hour or two. I was doing a different job towards the end of the year so I had to change my plans, but it was a no-brainer.
I spend most of my time at home dancing with my daughter to things like 'Frozen' and 'The Greatest Showman.'
I've very much moved on and I want to pursue other things. I've done 'Emmerdale,' I wanted to move on and do other things.
My dancing idol is my dad. Growing up watching him dance to Northern Soul I used to think 'He looks cool.'
As an actor, you always have aspirations to play different roles.
I felt that as an actor I continued to excel and felt really comfortable and confident in myself that I wanted to at least give it a go and picture myself doing other things. It was testament to 'Emmerdale' that they gave me the confidence and creativity to pursue other challenges.
I think what 'Emmerdale' are excited about is that my exit storyline is the catalyst for other storylines for characters like Chrissie and Lawrence.
Liz knows me, she's known me since I was eight-years-old, and we're very happily married. And don't forget, she's watched me kiss numerous actresses on 'Emmerdale.'
Emmerdale' is and always will be in my DNA.
With the waltz, especially the Viennese Waltz, it looks so beautiful and effortless and flows.
It's dead flattering, isn't it? I have got a big gay following. I actually find it more flattering when a bloke comes on to you than a woman. I've even found myself flirting back sometimes!
I find it funny that I'm a pin-up.
I'm like most people. I keep fit for myself. I'm not religious about it but I like to get to the gym whenever I can.
I missed out on the crash course that everyone else gets on 'Strictly' on every dance form.
Keep hydrated: I drink at least 4 litres of water a day.
I was eight years old and I was playing rugby for my local club.
Yeah I had the poof thing before the acting because I did ballet.
