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Shaun Wright-Phillips says Strictly partner is scarier than Mourinho
Shaun Wright-Phillips, a former England footballer, is competing on BBC dance show Strictly Come Dancing.
He says his professional dance partner, Alexis Warr, is scarier than José Mourinho, who managed him at Chelsea in the mid-2000s.
Mourinho was known for strict rules, including penalties for lateness and poor behaviour.
Wright-Phillips says he can prepare for Warr’s instructions, while Mourinho was unpredictable.
His adoptive father, former footballer Ian Wright, watched him train and saw how difficult the routines are.
Ian Wright called his son’s first dance stiff but also encouraged him.
Wright-Phillips says he is still outside his comfort zone as he learns to bring his footballing confidence to the dance floor.
Shaun Wright-Phillips says his Strictly Come Dancing partner Alexis Warr is scarier than his former manager José Mourinho.
Wright-Phillips says he is more prepared for Warr’s demanding approach, while Mourinho was unpredictable.
The former England winger said his father, Ian Wright, saw how difficult dance training was and encouraged him.
Wright-Phillips also praised former teammate John Terry’s dancing but was unsure whether Terry would perform live on television.
- Who
- Former footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips and his Strictly Come Dancing partner, Alexis Warr.
- What
- Wright-Phillips said Warr is scarier than his former manager José Mourinho.
- When
- In an interview published on 11 October 2026.
- Where
- On the BBC One show Strictly Come Dancing.
- Why
- Wright-Phillips said Warr is demanding, while Mourinho was unpredictable.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
I would say Alexis is most probably scarier.
But Mourinho is unpredictable, so you never know when it’s coming.
José Mourinho managed Wright-Phillips at Chelsea.
Wright-Phillips’s comments about Warr and Mourinho were published.
- Dance partner
- Alexis Warr
- Former manager
- José Mourinho
- Show
- Strictly Come Dancing
- Father
- Ian Wright
- Publication date
- 11 October 2026
Sources
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