'Strictly' bosses set me up to fail, says dancer

Aliona Vilani has claimed 'Strictly Come Dancing' bosses set her up to fail.

'Strictly' bosses set me up to fail, says dancer

Aliona Vilani has claimed 'Strictly Come Dancing' bosses set her up to fail.

The 29-year-old professional - who was axed from the series earlier this year - was paired with Tony Jacklin, 69, and she insisted it was a plan to get her kicked off first because they were forced to rehire her to replace injured Natalie Lowe.

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