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STRICTLY star Jamelia has made it known that she's cautious of the outfits she wears on the hit BBC One ballroom show because of her two young daughters.

The mum-of-two, who danced the samba last night with professional partner Tristan MacManus, also admitted surviving the dance off THREE times has made her stronger.

WARY: Strictly's Jamelia

Gorgeous Jamelia, 34, said: "I have two children and especially with two daughters I think it’s important not to be too risqué. If they see me on live TV in something too skimpy then it gives them license to do so in the future. So I’m trying to keep it slightly more modest.

"I don’t want to look too naked on TV, basically, considering I have impressionable daughters. My children are very proud and supportive. When I have a bad week they give words of encouragement and when it’s good they are full of praise. I think I might have got it wrong by saying I was unpopular with the audience.

STRONG: Jamelia has survived the dance off three times

"I think the public might love the dances so much they might want to see it twice. I’m trying to stay positive! I think one of the things that comes into play is popularity. I’m not the most popular person on the show.

"If you look on Instagram and Twitter, everyone else has hundreds of thousands of followers, and I don’t. So I understand why people might not vote for me – they might not know who I am – and that’s fine.
"For me, it’s not a popularity contest, it’s a dancing contest and I am glad the public are latching onto that – and are voting for me when I dance well."

GUTTED: Jamelia slammed ex-professional dancer James Jordan for calling her a diva

And on those three dance-offs, Birmingham-born Jamelia, 34, added: "Being in so many dance offs has made me stronger. I’m one of those people who – I don’t welcome adversity – but am aware of the advantages of being in a negative situation.

"It makes you stronger. It makes you deal with disappointment better. If anything I've had more opportunities to dance on Strictly, which helps calm your nerves. The fact I’ve been voted in three times by the judges adds to your confidence and allows you to remain positive."

Jamelia also slammed ex-professional dancer James Jordan for calling her a diva.

HIGH HOPES: Jameila wants to make it to Blackpool

She added: "Of course I’m gutted about anyone speaking about me in that way. I guess it’s understandable that people who don’t know me might speak about me in that way. But I’d like you to find someone who actually knows me. Am I a diva?

"I don’t think so! I think it’s a huge achievement for me to still be here at week eight. And I'd love nothing more than to make it to Blackpool."

Strictly fans can find out if Jamelia has made it to the home of ballroom by tuning into the results show tonight at 7.20pm on BBC One.