A stint on Strictly Come Dancing can prove career gold for the lucky celebs taking part with lucrative campaigns, West End roles and even romance awaiting them at the finish line.
Performing on prime time BBC for months on end has propelled some ailing stars back to the big time with prospects brighter than their sequined costumes.
But while getting your hands on the coveted Glitterball Trophy can often lead to dizzying success, not everybody waltzes off into the sunset.
Strictly is renowned for being one of the toughest reality TV series to do well in. Hours of training, getting savaged by the judges, facing a public vote off and not to mention the added pressure of dancing live to millions on a Saturday night can all take a toll on