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Get set to shimmy on your sofa as Strictly Come Dancing returns to iPlayer and BBC One in autumn 2025.<\/p>\n

Expect unforgettable group routines, world class music acts, theme weeks and of course the much-anticipated annual trip to the iconic and much-loved Tower Ballroom in Blackpool!<\/p>\n

But who’s dancing for the Strictly 2025 Glitterball?<\/p>\n

It’s time to meet the official Strictly Come Dancing celebrity line-up…<\/p>\n

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey aka Nitro<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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After the Christmas Special, it was so nice I just had to do it twice! I\u2019m so excited to be part of the Strictly family this series and I\u2019m ready to give it all I\u2019ve got. I\u2019ll be bringing tons of energy to light up the dance floor. Let\u2019s hope I\u2019m as quick picking up the routines as I am on the track. <\/p>\n

\u2014 Harry Aikines-Aryeetey<\/p>\n

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Harry Aikines-Aryeetey is an Olympian, multi gold medal-winning Team GB sprinter, and star of Gladiators.<\/p>\n

Dani Dyer<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Getting the opportunity to be on Strictly is the second most amazing thing I\u2019ve done this year! I feel very very blessed and cannot wait to get my dancing shoes on. <\/p>\n

\u2014 Dani Dyer<\/p>\n

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Dani Dyer is a TV personality, broadcaster, author and mother of three.<\/p>\n

Alex Kingston<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Alex Kingston is an\u00a0award-winning actor and star of stage and screen.<\/p>\n

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Swapping the pitch for the ballroom is certainly not something I\u2019ve done before but I\u2019m looking forward to tackling a fun challenge! Bring on a new type of footwork, with hopefully no own goals. <\/p>\n

\u2014 Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink<\/p>\n

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Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is a former professional footballer and football manager best known for his prolific goal-scoring career in the Premier League and across Europe.<\/p>\n

Balvinder Sopal<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Being on Strictly is a dream that I held on to, with no proof that it would ever happen. Working on EastEnders and being a part of Strictly Come Dancing is the stuff that dreams are made of. I\u2019m far too excited to put into words how I feel but I\u2019m incredibly excited at the prospect of dancing across the ballroom! <\/p>\n

\u2014 Balvinder Sopal<\/p>\n

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Balvinder Sopal is an actor whose career spans theatre, radio, film and television. She is most known for playing the infamous Suki Kaur Panesar (now Unwin) on EastEnders since 2019.<\/p>\n

George Clarke<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Never thought I\u2019d say this\u2026 but I\u2019m doing Strictly! Honestly, I\u2019ve got no idea what I\u2019m doing but I\u2019m excited to get stuck in… and potentially fall over a fair bit. <\/p>\n

\u2014 George Clarke<\/p>\n

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George Clarke, also known as George Clarkey, is a British YouTuber, podcaster and social media star.<\/p>\n

The remaining celebrity contestants joining the new series will be announced in due course.<\/p>\n

La Voix<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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I’ve performed for royalty, RuPaul and Simon Cowell, but nothing fills me with more excitement (and quite a bit of terror) than the thought of dancing in front of millions on live Saturday night TV. Strictly is a national institution and I can’t wait to get started. All that’s left to say is: good luck to my partner! Here’s hoping they can help me go from La Voix into La Danse. <\/p>\n

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La Voix is a performer, presenter and singer who competed in the 2024 series of the BBC hit\u00a0RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race UK<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Chris Robshaw<\/h2>\n

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This is about as far out of my comfort zone as it gets! I\u2019m hoping to take my dad dancing to a whole new level, and my mum can\u2019t wait to drag me along to her Zumba class. Let\u2019s see if a rugby sidestep works in the Cha Cha Cha. <\/p>\n

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Chris Robshaw is a former England rugby union player and captain.<\/p>\n

Ellie Goldstein<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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I\u2019m absolutely over the moon to be joining the cast and pros of Strictly Come Dancing this year. It\u2019s a show I\u2019ve loved watching for so long, and the chance to now be part of it feels like a dream. I know it\u2019s going to be challenging, but I\u2019m ready to do it with the glitter and glamour and make some magic on that dancefloor. Let the Strictly journey begin! <\/p>\n

\u2014 Ellie Goldstein<\/p>\n

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Ellie is a trailblazing model, actor and influencer, who in 2023 made history as the first model with Down syndrome to grace the cover of British Vogue.<\/p>\n

Thomas Skinner<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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I\u2019m beyond excited to be joining Strictly Come Dancing. I\u2019ve tackled the boardroom and some big breakfasts in my time but stepping onto the dance floor under that glitter ball is next level stuff!\u202f I\u2019ve never danced in my life (other than at weddings) but I\u2019m ready to graft and of course have a laugh. Bring on the sequins, sambas and most importantly, the BOSH to the ballroom! <\/p>\n

\u2014 Thomas Skinner<\/p>\n

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Thomas Skinner is a TV personality, social media star and businessman.<\/p>\n

Vicky Pattison<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

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I\u2019m absolutely buzzing to be part of this year\u2019s Strictly Come Dancing lineup… but I’d be lying if I said I wasn\u2019t terrified. I am a not a natural dancer! However, it\u2019s such an amazing opportunity for me to step out of my comfort zone and to challenge myself in a completely new way and I just really hope I don’t make too much of a fool of myself! <\/p>\n

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Vicky Pattison is a TV presenter, author, podcast and radio host.<\/p>\n

The remaining celebrity contestants joining the new series will be announced in due course.<\/p>\n

Stefan Dennis<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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This is an opportunity for me to once again learn to step out of my comfort zone in the world of television. Looking forward to the sparkle and reaching for the sky. <\/p>\n

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Stefan Dennis is an actor, known to millions as Paul Robinson from Neighbours.<\/p>\n

Ross King<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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From the bright lights of Hollywood to the glittering ballroom – it\u2019s a dream come true to be part of such an iconic show. I can\u2019t wait to learn from the best, meet my fellow contestants, and, most importantly\u2026 try not to step on too many toes! Let\u2019s give this the best that I can! As my mum always said: ‘You\u2019ll never know till you give it a go!’ <\/p>\n

\u2014 Ross King<\/p>\n

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Ross King is a presenter and writer,\u00a0seen daily on ITV\u2019s Good Morning Britain and Lorraine as their Los Angeles Correspondent.<\/p>\n

Karen Carney<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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It really is a dream come true to be a part of this year\u2019s Strictly Come Dancing line up. I\u2019m such a huge fan of the show and I can\u2019t believe I\u2019m finally getting the chance to take part. I\u2019m so excited to meet everyone and get dancing! <\/p>\n

\u2014 Karen Carney<\/p>\n

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Karen Carney is a former footballer who played for Chelsea, Arsenal, Birmingham City and England, and is now the lead female pundit for both men’s and women’s football, across TNT and ITV.<\/p>\n

Kristian Nairn<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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This will be a huge challenge for me physically, but I\u2019m ready to rise to it! It\u2019s a surreal and wonderful opportunity to shed one of my left feet! <\/p>\n

\u2014 Kristian Nairn<\/p>\n

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Kristian Nairn is an internationally renowned actor, DJ and creative force.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.bbc.co.uk \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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