“A lot of people like that, but for me, personally, in a lifestyle and career that is full-on, non-stop and always go, go, go, I just wanted to have a bit of peace and quiet.”.
“But, of course, with a show like Strictly, you’re learning something brand new at the beginning of the week, and by the end of the week, you’re expected to go on live television and perform it.
Spending time at home with his wife Chloe and his children, Ace, 10, and Chiara, 7, has been a wonderful way to re-energise after his six-month journey as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing and the subsequent Strictly Live Tour, which has just wrapped up.
Living on a working farm in the tranquil Kent countryside, away from the chaos of showbiz, gives JLS band member and 2024 Strictly finalist JB Gill the space to reflect and recharge.
“Mentally, having that slice of peace and quiet, to be able to go and be in your thoughts and contemplate all sorts of things, whether it’s in your personal life or anything else, you’ve got that space to do that,” says Gill.
