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Across a two-decade playing career, Danny Murphy enjoyed immense success, picking up several major titles at Liverpool alongside earning nine international caps for England.
After retiring from active play in 2013, the Crewe Alexandra academy product built a prominent media career, featuring routinely across television and radio broadcasts for the BBC.
Even though Murphy has settled comfortably into his role as an analyst, there are particular areas of broadcasting he has zero interest in pursuing.
The reasons Danny Murphy won’t be taking to the floor in sequins
As a major television hit, Strictly Come Dancing remains one of the BBC’s flagship programs, enticing numerous athletic figures to trade pitch for ballroom in recent seasons.
Former Lionesses international Karen Carney became the inaugural ex-footballer to take home the glitterball trophy last year, whereas Shaun Wright-Phillips was eliminated five weeks into the current edition.
However, any viewers hoping Murphy will leave the commentary desk behind for sequins and step out as the latest ex-athlete on the dancefloor will be disappointed.
“I’ve declined Strictly on two occasions,” Murphy revealed to FourFourTwo. “I like a good dance, but wearing sequins isn’t for me and I lead a full schedule – money didn’t factor into it.”
While entering Strictly has allowed some sports figures to present a different side of their character, Murphy prefers to leave such opportunities to others.
Instead, the former Fulham and Tottenham midfielder remains clear on his strengths and feels no desire to step beyond his comfort zone into the Strictly spotlight.
“Personally, the less publicity, the happier I am,” he added. “I enjoy discussing football; it’s the single topic where I feel truly capable.”
This commitment to sticking to what he knows best explains why Murphy resists attempting an entirely unfamiliar role in front of a massive audience.
“Branching out to do something outside my area of expertise? It’s just not something I want to do,” he concluded.
