Abbey Clancy and her dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec were seen visiting Pound Stretcher this week in between rehearsals

She has hit the headlines over the last year due to her increasingly slim frame, which has appeared to have shrunk further since her time on Strictly Come Dancing.
But Abbey Clancy is claiming that she has in fact put on weight despite her training after enjoying one too many takeaways.
The 27-year-old’s comments come as she was spotted shopping at Pound Stretcher with her dancing partner Aljaz Skorjanec during a break from rehearsals.

Bargain hunters: Abbey Clancy and her dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec were seen visiting Pound Stretcher this week in between rehearsals

The star, who is is one of four female finalists in Saturday's show along with Susanna Reid, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Natalie Gumede, said she had put on ‘about half a stone’.
She said: ‘I'm heavier, but no boobs and I've got a six pack.
‘It's so intense, all this training, you have to eat all the time and we've got a Nando's on one corner and a McDonald's on the other, which helps’.

Treats: The model was seen clutching a drink while Aljaz carried their food - as she claims she's put on weight

Bad diet: Abbey says her weight gain is down to eating fast food like McDonalds and Nandos

During her time on the show Abbey has been seen picking up a bite to eat from McDonalds, as well as from sandwich store Pret A Manager on a number of occasions.
She hasn’t just been eating during her breaks though – she’s also been doing a spot of shopping.
The pretty blonde, who is a successful model, was spotted at popular discount store Pound Stretcher, earlier this week, perhaps picking up a few last minute Christmas gifts. 

Hard work: Abbey has put many hours into her training so it is a surprise that she would have gained weight

Abbey, who is married to Stoke City footballer Peter Crouch, said she had to be talked into doing the show by celebrity friends including Kelly Brook and 2011 winner Harry Judd.
She said: ‘I couldn't think of anything worse than doing something you can't do in front of millions of people.’
However she has taken to it like a duck to water and has impressed week after week with her impressive routines.
The Strictly Come Dancing final airs on Saturday December 21 at 6.40pm on BBC One.

Stunning: Abbey, posing here in her favourite dress of the series, is known for her model looks