THEY say that people don’t remember the runners-up only the winners yet Louise Redknapp was not only memorable in Strictly Come Dancing but also seems set for a real career boost.

Before she donned her dancing shoes and waltzed into the arms of professional partner Kevin Clifton, she was seen as more of a homely mum and occasional TV presenter.

She first stepped into the spotlight in ‘90s girl group Eternal but her career was put on the back-burner after marrying then footballer Jamie Redknapp, having two boys and settling into domesticity.

On Strictly, she proved not only to be a talented dancer but also a genuinely wholesome competitor with a ready smile.

She was eclipsed by the skills of eventual winner Ore Oduba and finalist Danny Mac but has emerged on the cusp of a new career. She’s just been photographed in the national media looking stunning on a Dubai family holiday so expect her soon to be everywhere on telly.

And they say that nice people don’t succeed!