Vicky Pattison admits she and husband Ercan Ramadan have been forced into celibacy because of her brutal Strictly Come Dancing schedule

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Vicky Pattison and her husband, Ercan Ramadan, haven’t been intimate recently due to Vicky’s demanding schedule with ‘Strictly Come Dancing‘.

The couple has temporarily stopped having sex because the 37-year-old former Geordie Shore star is very tired after filming the BBC show each week.

She told the new issue of Closer magazine: ‘This sex ban thing is so bad. I barely sh*g him anyway!

I deeply love him – we’ve been together for almost ten years and have a truly strong, fulfilling relationship. Even so, things are still incredibly difficult right now.

I’m incredibly busy right now. You’re already pushing yourself so hard with your training, and on top of that, I’m juggling podcasting, managing social media, and launching a new clothing line. It’s a really packed schedule!

‘After a full day in training, you don’t fancy going home to do the mattress Mambo.’

Okay, let’s talk about love and laughter! I’m hearing from a reality TV star who recently tied the knot – twice! – with her fiancé, Ercan. They had a lovely legal ceremony in London back in August 2024, and then a bigger celebration in beautiful Puglia, Italy, shortly after. She’s been playfully teasing that her husband hasn’t seen a certain side of her for quite a while now – months, in fact! It’s all fun and games, and a testament to how comfortable they are with each other, even amidst the whirlwind of weddings and public life.

Vicky explained that she’s taking a little extra time to get up to speed, and she joked that her partner is probably hoping she doesn’t reach the finals.

The celebrity, currently competing on Strictly Come Dancing with partner Kai Widdrington, 30, reports that all the contestants have a friendly relationship off-camera.

Vicky said: ‘I’ll be walking around the corridors, and Karen Carney says, ‘You all right?’

Afterward, she’ll lead us back to the dressing room where I usually have a quick cry. Balvinder Sopal is always there with a comforting hug, and Chris Robshaw always gives us a big, warm bear hug too.

Vicky had previously stated that she didn’t believe the so-called ‘Strictly curse’ – where celebrities on the show develop romantic feelings for their professional dance partners despite being in a relationship – would be a problem for her.

Ercan, who used to be on Geordie Shore, was asking if anyone had seen her husband. She complimented the dancers, saying they were nice, but emphasized how attractive and amazing she finds her husband.

Vicky recently shared that she’s very worried her feelings of self-doubt might negatively impact her performance on Strictly Come Dancing.

The celebrity has openly discussed feeling very anxious while competing on the BBC dance show, and this isn’t the first instance where the stress has become overwhelming for her.

As someone who’s observed a lot of people navigating sudden fame, I wasn’t surprised to hear about Vicky’s experience after winning ‘I’m A Celebrity’ back in 2015. While she absolutely deserved the win, she really struggled with imposter syndrome afterward. It’s common – that intense spotlight can be incredibly overwhelming, and she understandably felt the pressure. It’s a reminder that even when you achieve something amazing, it’s okay to feel a little lost and unsure of yourself.

The reality star is said to be scared the same thing will happen to her with Strictly.    

A source told The Sun that Vicky has battled with feelings of inadequacy and low confidence for years, ever since winning the reality show ‘the jungle’.

She returned home to a lot of excitement, as she was earning a great income and getting incredible new opportunities, like joining the panel on ‘Loose Women’. It was a massive success for Vicky, who started out on ‘Geordie Shore’, and she was completely thrilled.

She felt incredibly overwhelmed and secretly struggled with self-doubt, believing she wasn’t worthy of the opportunity.

The source also said Vicky is very worried she’ll fall apart under the stress and attention of being on Strictly Come Dancing.

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2025-10-22 13:51