Milton Keynes police commander ready for Celebrity JustDance competition
Gez Chiariello will be making his moves in the live dance competition at the Arena:MK as one of 12 well known local faces partnering-up with professional dancers to raise money for Willen Hospice.
Supt Chiariello has been practising over the past eight weeks with his professional dance partner to learn the cha-cha, the foxtrot and a ‘Cops and Robbers’-themed freestyle performance for the competition, which has been dubbed the Milton Keynes equivalent of Strictly Come Dancing.
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So far, Supt Chiariello has raised more than £1,700 via his Just Giving webpage and he is keen to encourage people to vote for him.
Supt Chiariello said: “I am stepping way out of my comfort zone by doing this, but it is all to support Willen Hospice, a great local charity specialising in care for people living with cancer and life-limiting illnesses.
“I have not danced since my university days and, even then, my two left feet came to the fore. I have been working hard to rise to the challenge of performing on Saturday in the hope I will remain upright.
“I would encourage everyone to vote for me by text during the evening – after each dance there will be a half-hour window to vote, so that will be your chance to do so. I will post the numbers on my Twitter account @GezChiariello.
“Also please visit my Just Giving webpage and donate.”
Tickets for the event are available from £25 - to book your table, contact JustDance Academy on 07541 220602.