Debbie McGee’s illness revealed after star feared she might miss the Strictly final

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by Wendy Douglas |
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Debbie McGee has been suffering with a mystery illness that left her feeling like a 'zombie' and fearing she might not be able to perform in the Strictly Come Dancing final.

The star has been struggling all week with what has been described as a 'severe cold' which is leaving her feeling exhausted and making rehearsals for the big night difficult.

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Debbie was emotional as she watched messages from her family and friends on It Takes Two ©BBC

Speaking to the Daily Star earlier this week she said: ""I am now more tired than I have been in any other week. The pressure is much heavier. On Tuesday I was like a zombie.

"I was brain dead and physically washed out."

But fans of the incredible 59 year old needn't worry. During an appearance on It Takes Two on Friday she said she and partner Giovanni Pernice had been enjoying training and that viewers can expect more gravity defying lifts in their dances tonight.

Go get 'em Debbie,

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