Les Dennis, the former presenter of Family Fortunes, shared his challenging experience on Strictly Come Dancing, likening it to the intense atmosphere of the film Black Swan. Speaking on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, he described how the professional dancers' drive to win pushed contestants out of their comfort zones. Although he enjoyed his time on the show, he acknowledged the difficulties, claiming it was the hardest thing he had ever done. His comments come amid ongoing investigations into the treatment of contestants, following allegations against dancer Giovanni Pernice. Dennis, who was the first contestant eliminated in the 21st series, reflected on feeling nervous and out of his element despite his extensive background in entertainment. He indicated that the competitive nature of the professionals might contribute to tensions among participants.