'Strictly' star says sorry for racial slur

'Strictly Come Dancing' was at the centre of a race row today after it was claimed that actress Laila Rouass was called a “Paki” by her professional partner.

'Strictly Come Dancing' was at the centre of a race row today after it was claimed that actress Laila Rouass was called a “Paki” by her professional partner.

Anton Du Beke used the insult a fortnight ago after the former Footballers’ Wives star had a spray tan, the News of the World said.

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