Louis Smith compares 'Strictly Come Dancing' to prison

Olympic gymnast Louis Smith has claimed that competing in reality show Strictly Come Dancing is like being in prison.

The 23-year-old, who won a bronze and silver medal at the London 2012 Games in the summer, has suggested that he is finding rehearsals difficult.

Smith tweeted: "The last time I didn't want to be somewhere so bad as this I was dreaming I was in prison."

Smith is one of the favourites to win the BBC One programme.