'Strictly' rehearsals drive Pendleton to tears

Victoria Pendleton is struggling to cope with her gruelling 'Strictly Come Dancing' schedule.

'Strictly' rehearsals drive Pendleton to tears

Victoria Pendleton is struggling to cope with her gruelling 'Strictly Come Dancing' schedule.

The Olympic cyclist is reportedly being pushed to her limits by professional partner Brendan Cole, with the pair rehearsing a whopping 30 hours a week - 16 hours longer than the BBC bosses have recommended - and the sportswoman has broke down in tears more than once.

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