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Helen Skelton reveals she picked out 'cute' guinea pig - and then unwittingly ate it...

Helen Skelton has revealed she unwittingly ate a deep-fried guinea pig for lunch during a trip to Peru.

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Strictly's Helen Skelton accidentally ate a guinea pig

TV presenter and Strictly star Helen Skelton has revealed she once unwittingly chose a guinea pig to eat while on in Peru for charity.

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Helen Skelton reveals she unwittingly ate a spatchcocked and deep-fried GUINEA PIG 'with claws and coleslaw on side' in Peru (and even picked the doomed rodent herself!)

In South America, Cuy al Horno (baked Guinea pig) is a traditional dish and the TV star, 40, admitted that during a charity trip in 2011, she tucked in to the food

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Peru: 5 Most Popular Peruvian Foods You Should Try

Peru is known for its fantastic views and beautiful sites, but did you know that you can experience more of the country if you try its flavorful foods.

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