Inside Wanda Nara’s glitzy adventure on Italy’s dance contest show

FIERCE, courageous, and entertaining - Wanda Nara's journey on Italy's version of Strictly Come Dancing has got people talking.

Last weekend, the notorious Wag, 36, saw judges on Ballando con le Stelle flash 10s at her for her stunning samba routine.

Of course, it would have been criminal if the South American bombshell couldn't nail a dance with Brazilian origins.

But, Wanda has had a lot on her plate before she embarked on a mission to wow TV audiences.

And, no doubt, she would have won a whole host of new fans.

At the tail-end of last month, the wife of former Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi broke down in tears when she revealed she was battling a serious illness.

However, that hasn't stopped her from dazzling alongside partner Pasquale La Rocca.

It has been an emotional adventure for the brave beauty.

Performing on Strictly is a hard slog.

Previous contestants will tell you about the gruelling time spent in the studio getting your steps right with your dancer.

It's especially harder on Wanda, who divides her time between Turkey, where Icardi plays for Galatasaray, and Italy.

The days are long, while the nerve-racking experience of the live show is enough to put a mere mortal off.

One error and you are thrown to the dogs, with millions critical from their armchairs.

Wanda, though, is on a mission.

In an emotional segment in the early weeks of the series, Wanda made an astonishing revelation about a health scare she has had.

Fighting back tears, she told viewers she wanted to take part to "show my children that I am fine”.

Wanda explained how doctors had diagnosed her with a serious illness over the summer after she underwent a routine health check-up.

Fortunately, it was discovered early and Wanda has been able to manage her