live on Newsround.<\/a><\/p>\nAnd in true Nitro style, as the star of Gladiators: Epic Pranks, he tried to trick presenter Jenny and Newsround viewers.<\/p>\n
He appeared in the studio disguised as “world-famous dancer Nicky Trott”, but it wasn’t enough to fool Jenny, who quickly rumbled who she was really talking to. <\/p>\n
Harry then gave the real reason he was on the Newsround sofa – to tell the world he’s taking part in the new series!<\/p>\n
It’s not the first time that Nitro will appear on TV’s most famous ballroom.<\/p>\n
Last, year he took part in Strictly’s Christmas Special where he was partnered with Nancy Xu, and it was an experience that he really enjoyed.<\/p>\n
Nitro explained: “After the Christmas Special, it was so nice I just had to do it twice!<\/p>\n
“I’m so excited to be part of the Strictly family this series and I’m ready to give it all I’ve got. I’ll be bringing tons of energy to light up the dance floor,” he added. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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