Vicky Pattison in car accident as she's 'pushed off M25' before Strictly launch

Vicky Pattison has revealed she suffered a very scary accident while on the M25, just hours before Strictly Come Dancing's launch.The Geordie Shore star is taking part in this year's BBC dance competition, which kicks off on Saturday night.

However, as she gets used to the gruelling training regime needed for the show, Vicky had a very near miss on the motorway. She shared a photo from the scene as she received support from traffic officers.

The reality TV star shared a selfie with her head in her hands, alongside a photo of a lorry. Vicky explained: "Never a dull moment... A lorry just swerved into my car on the M25 and pushed us off the road."

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Thankfully she added: "No one is hurt and the traffic officers are here but crikey... it was a bit intense. Wear your seatbelts kids." Just three hours before, Vicky had shared a photo beaming as she headed into rehearsals.

She teased: "What a beautiful day to butcher some dance moves..." Vicky has expressed her nerves for the show and even admitted to crying in the bath after training.

In 2023, the Geordie Shore star was diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, which can floor her physically and emotionally every month.

It means the reality star’s anxiety will be heightened before anyone has even danced a step because with the health condition bringing on panic attacks, insomnia and exhaustion.

She said: 'I'm just out of my comfort zone and it's really scary when you're out of your comfort zone and I am a bit overwhelmed. I thought I was doing an alright job of hiding it but obviously, I'm not.

"I think it's because I have wanted to do this show for so long and I am a big fan. You're asking me in my nearly 40s to get out of my comfort zone and do something that I've never done before on a massive stage," she told MailOnline.

Vicky confessed to "putting a lot of pressure" on herself. Joining Vicky on the dancefloor are Doctor Who actress Alex ­Kingston, model Ellie Goldstein, Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and EastEnder Balvinder Sopal. YouTuber George Clarke, drag queen La Voix, former England rugby ace Chris Robshaw and The Apprentice’s Tom Skinner are also taking part.

Neighbours favourite Stefan Dennis, Lioness Karen Carney, ex-Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope, footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, reality star Dani Dyer and TV host Ross King. They will be judged by Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke.

Vicky's professional dance partner will be revealed on Saturday's launch show but she has already been singing his praises. She said he is "kind, measured, patient and supportive".

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