Zoe Lucker has claimed that her 'Strictly Come Dancing' co-star Ricky Whittle was "mortified" by rumours that they don't get along.

Earlier this month, reports suggested that the Hollyoaks actor had described Lucker as "a stuck-up cow" in a 2005 interview.

Whittle later described the speculation as "upsetting" and insisted that he is enjoying the actress's company on set.

Lucker has now told Celebs On Sunday: "I don't even recall meeting Ricky before Strictly. And when I did meet him, he was lovely. Bless him, he was mortified about that article.

"He said to the producers, 'Oh my God, I have to speak to Zoe. I have to tell her this isn't the case'. Then he left me a voicemail saying, 'I'm so sorry someone printed this rubbish'.

"Whatever it was, it was probably taken out of context at the time. People kept ringing me and saying, 'Did you see what Ricky said?' But he's such a nice guy. He's great. And what's more, I think he'll go far in the show."

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