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Rachel Riley Opens Up About Strictly's PTSD Impact

11/30/2025

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  • Rachel Riley, a television presenter, says her participation in Strictly Come Dancing triggered PTSD.
  • She says the stress from the show significantly affected her mental health.
  • Cognitive behavioural therapy has helped her manage stress and reshape her thoughts.
  • Riley is set to return to UK television on Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel.