Emma Weymouth

I did 'Strictly' with my whole heart, my whole soul. I genuinely put everything into it. To be part of it is so amazing. ”

I was taken aback by the amount of interest, due to my colour, that exploded when we got engaged. It has developed into a good conversation which has changed the way Britain is adapting. I am glad to be part of that, though I didn't do it on purpose! I just happened to fall in love. ”

One minute I'm inside this magical glitter bubble, then it's straight back to mum-life. Literally. That is my life! ”

I hope I dance with more life than a cleaning implement. ”

I'm a big believer in honesty, and in this Instagram world, it's important to remember that not everyone's lives are perfect. ”

My race was never an issue in my life until C and I got engaged, after that, no one could stop talking about it. I pray for the day when it becomes less remarkable because race does not define you. ”

I am so grateful for my boys. They're my entire life. ”

Just get on with it.' That's a life motto. ”

There is no textbook guide to family life. You just have to try to find a way through it. ”

I feel like having children - and the illness I had when I was pregnant - is probably more important than anything else to the person I am now. I'm massively aware of how we can take everything for granted - how fragile life is. ”