Kym Marsh, 46, has denied she had training from former Strictly judge Arlene Phillips following claims her experience could put her at an advantage on the show.
Kym Marsh has expressed her gratitude at being asked to appear on Strictly Come Dancing this year after her father David was diagnosed with incurable cancer.
It comes after the radio host, 44, paid tribute to her friend and fellow musician Darius Campbell Danesh with a throwback photo of their time on Popstars on Tuesday.