{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6527dd7bd40c9700125c56c4/6682a40ccbd71a01fe1401a5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"‘The nice thing now is I don’t really care because I’m living my joyful life…’ Darren Whitby","description":"<p><br></p><p>Today I chat to Darren Whitby who is (alongside his husband Vishesh) currently European Same-Sex Latin Champion.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about bias in the ballroom dancing judging sphere, along with the differences between competing in pole and ballroom.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss the ups and downs of competing and when it would probably be a good idea to quit a pole competition, rather than pushing through.</p><p><br></p><p>Darren also talks openly about how it felt to be a gay boy growing up in Witham, Essex and his full circle moment performing in his hometown years later and winning the Mr Pole Essex title.</p><p><br></p><p>Darren on Instagram:</p><p>@darrendancefitness</p><p><br></p><p>Rainbow Nation:</p><p><a href=\"https://rainbownationdance.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://rainbownationdance.com/</a></p>","author_name":"Dolly Daggerz"}