The Shape I’m In: Brendan Cole, Strictly Come Dancing star

AFTER a night on the tiles, switching effortlessly between rumbas, salsas and cha cha chas, you’d imagine Brendan Cole’s tipple of choice would be a Latin, full-bodied red wine. 

But, no, the New Zealand-born ballroom dancer likes nothing more than a regular larger to slake his thirst.

“If it’s wet and cold, it makes me feel like a Kiwi. And there is nothing like that first beer after a show,” he says.