Steph McGovern turned down the chance to take part inthis year's ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.The 38-year-old TV presenter was approached by the show'sbosses about being one of the contestants in the BBC Latin and ballroomdancing competition, but she turned down the offer as she was due to launch hernew daytime show.Speaking on ‘Steph’s Packed Lunch’ on Channel 4, shesaid: “I have actually been asked a couple of times. I got asked again thisyear but obviously, I had a show to launch.”Steph was then asked by comedian Luke Kempner if shewould consider it next year, to which she replied: “Maybe, I don’t know.”She then asked her studio audience if she should takepart in the popular dance competition, and received an enthusiastic "yes". It comes after Steph recently shut down rumours that hershow could face being axed due to low ratings. A Twitter user asked: "Is your show closing?" Steph responded with a clear: "Nope".The programme sees Steph joined by celebrity guests as theydiscuss food, intriguing real-life features and a mix of entertainment, lifestyle and consumer stories making the headlines.But the host was already nervous about her show failingbefore the launch. She explained: "Of course I’m nervous. I’ve startedhaving the dreams now where I’m like, what if guests don’t turn up or what ifthey all start swearing on air. But I don’t know, that’s also why I love it.I’m an adrenaline junkie. I’m someone who loves live telly and pushing myself.But yeah, when your name’s on the tin, there’s no one else to blame if it’srubbish. If it’s rubbish, it’s my fault."
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