Kensit almost passes out at 'Strictly' rehearsals

Patsy Kensit was close to collapse at 'Strictly Come Dancing' rehearsals this week.

The 42-year-old actress - who has been fitting in practises around her existing 'Holby City' commitments - is said to have caused a panic among producers of the BBC One competition when she almost passed out with exhaustion.

An insider revealed: "It's all very stressful for her. She's over-worked and worried about how much rehearsing she has put in."

Meanwhile, a spokesman for the show has confirmed the star has been putting in "insane" hours at rehearsals.

He added to The Sun newspaper: "She's been working insanely hard."

Patsy - who split from her fourth husband Jeremy Healy earlier in the year - is also believed to be trying to lose weight after having put on three stone in the wake of the breakdown of her relationship.

She recently explained: "If I can get back my confidence - which I lost earlier this year - and drop a few pounds I'll be a very happy customer. I want to tone up and get fit. I'm enjoying all the rehearsals. I haven't laughed so much in such a long time. Fear traps everyone so you have to leave it at the door."