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Strictly Come Dancing’s Judge Rinder gets acting advice from best pal Benedict Cumberbatch to help get into character

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JUDGE Rinder has revealed he’s been getting acting tips from pal Benedict Cumberbatch to help get into character for his Strictly routines.

The Doctor Strange star, 40, has not been able to visit the studio because of his filming commitments.

Robert Rinder, 37, said he had rehearsed his dances in front of him
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Robert Rinder, 37, said he had rehearsed his dances in front of himCredit: WENN

But Sun columnist Robert Rinder, 37, said he had rehearsed his dances in front of him and took advice before performing his paso doble.

Robert, who is dancing the foxtrot with partner Oksana Platero, 27, tomorrow said: “He’s hoping to come to one of the live shows if I stay in, because he’s on a European tour for Doctor Strange.

“But I’ve been seeing him and showing my dance and he’s been helping me get into character with acting. He really helped with the paso doble I performed.”

Benedict is hoping to attend one of the live shows
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Benedict is hoping to attend one of the live showsCredit: Getty Images
He has so far not been able to visit the studio because of Doctor Strange commitments
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He has so far not been able to visit the studio because of Doctor Strange commitmentsCredit: WENN
Robert will be dancing the foxtrot with partner Oksana Platero tomorrow
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Robert will be dancing the foxtrot with partner Oksana Platero tomorrowCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

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Benedict recently said how proud he was of his friend for his turn in the show
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Benedict recently said how proud he was of his friend for his turn in the showCredit: BBC
He and Benedict have been best friends since they met at Manchester Uni
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He and Benedict have been best friends since they met at Manchester UniCredit: BBC
And Rinder was his best man last year
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And Rinder was his best man last yearCredit: PA:Press Association
Rinder pictured earlier this year with dance partner Oksana
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The reality judge pictured earlier this month with dance partner OksanaCredit: PA:Press Association
Benedict says the pair of them are 'amazing' dancers
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Benedict says the pair of them are 'amazing' dancers
The pair during their Flinstones routine
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The pair during their Flinstones routine

The pair have been mates since they first met at Manchester University. Rob was Benedict’s best man last year – returning the favour of Benedict marrying him to his lawyer husband in Ibiza.

Benedict previously said of his dancing: “He’s so good in it, I’m really proud of him.

“The first time he burst out with Oksana [Platero]… it think with the nation and the judges, our jaws were on the floor. It was amazing.”

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