Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis has revealed her next career move after quitting EastEnders. Earlier this month the actress announced that she will leave the BBC One soap after two years of playing Frankie Lewis.
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The line-up of celebrities taking to the ballroom in Strictly Come Daning this year is officially complete with Corrie actors, an 80s music legend and a former Britain's Got Talent child star all preparing to put on their dancing shoes.
The BBC One dance contest is set to return to our screens in a matter of weeks with the launch show being filmed during the first week of September and from then on the Strictly journey - and road to Christmas - has really begun.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will be back to host the show and keep the Strictly ship running as smoothly as possible on a Saturday night. And the show wouldn't be complete without the judges as Anton Du Beke will once again take his place on the panel alongside Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood and head judge Shirley Ballas.
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While the official launch date is still to be announced, what we do know is the famous faces who will be cha-cha-chaing their way onto our TV screens every night.
So without further ado, here are the 15 celebrities who will be donning their dancing shoes this autumn in the hopes of winning the Strictly Glitterball trophy:
Helen Skelton completed the line-up, being the las celebrity to be announced for the upcoming series. Fans will best know the TV presenter and radio broadcaster for shows such as Countryfile and Blue Peter.
But the 39-year-old is also no stranger to a challenge, having some incredible challenges, including completing the Namibia Ultra Marathon, cycling to the South Pole and kayaking over 2018 miles down the Amazon River during her five years on Blue Peter.
Speaking about taking part in Strictly 2022, Helen said:
Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis has revealed her next career move after quitting EastEnders. Earlier this month the actress announced that she will leave the BBC One soap after two years of playing Frankie Lewis.
Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton is currently the bookies' favourite to win the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Good Morning Britain's Ranvir Singh has compared her time on Strictly Come Dancing to "childbirth". The presenter reminisced as she told co-host Robert Rinder about her favourite memories from the show, and how at times - it was a little painful. After she was asked by Robert what she misses from the programme, the 45-year-old said that she still thinks about her outfit that she wore for her Dream Girls performance.
Strictly Come Dancing fans will be delighted to know that the BBC's much anticipated dance contest is set to return in a matter of weeks. Strictly has been at the centre of our screens since 2004 airing on Saturday night's from autumn right up until Christmas.
As this year’s Strictly hopefuls get ready to slip on their sequins and strut their stuff, it’s not surprising to hear that last year’s winner, Rose Ayling-Ellis, is feeling a tug at her heartstrings. “I really miss it,” the EastEnders actress, who was partnered with pro Giovanni Pernice, tells us.
Strictly Come Dancing is reportedly facing a favouritism row as professional dancer Giovanni Pernice’s celebrity dance partner for this year is said to have been “leaked”. Giovanni, who won last year’s show with EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, after Rose was the first deaf contestant to take part in Strictly, is rumoured to be partnering this year with Richie Anderson in a same-sex couple, with rival dancers said to be fearing this could secure the Italian dancer’s place in the final again.
The new series of Strictly Come Dancing will kick off on September 17, former contestant and TV presenter AJ Odudu has announced.The 34-year-old, who was forced to withdraw from the final of the dancing competition last year after suffering a torn ligament, revealed the news on The Big Breakfast alongside co-host Mo Gilligan. She said: “We do have the exclusive that the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2022 is going to be September 17.
Strictly Come Dancing star Rose Ayling-Ellis has teamed up with Mattel to unveil the first Barbie with behind-the-ear hearing aids.The deaf EastEnders actress and 2021 winner of the dance competition, who recently showed off her stunning new blonde hair colour, features in the Rose, Barbie & Friends campaign.The 27 year old is photographed alongside a cast of diverse models who reflect the new line of dolls, which includes the first Ken doll with vitiligo, one with a prosthetic limb and another with a wheelchair. Rose, who has been deaf since birth, said: "It’s so important for children to be able to see themselves represented in the toys they play with.
Strictly Come Dancing is set for its 20th series this year and the start date for the show has been confirmed. The show's launch episode, which sees the celebrities paired up with their dance partner, will be broadcast on Saturday, September 10. Just like in previous series of the show, the launch episode will be pre-recorded and will be filmed in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.
Helen Skelton has been announced as the final celebrity to join the line of this year's Strictly Come Dancing. The ex-Blue Peter presenter will get her dancing shoes on to learn the tango and ballroom dancing with other celebrities including comedian Ellie Taylor and actress Kym Marsh for the lineup of Strictly Come Dancing 2022. Helen, 39, was tipped to be dancing in this year's show, but the mother-of-three, says she only signed on the dotted line, to take part in the show, in the last few days.
Strictly Come Dancing fans were left asking ‘what’s occurring?’ after BBC Three announced a beloved TV character would be strapping on their dancing shoes in the hopes of snatching the Glitterball trophy. A tweet posted on Friday said Nessa, portrayed by Ruth Jones, from Gavin and Stacey would be the latest star joining the cast.
Fleur East has been named as the early favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing 2022.The singer, who was runner-up on The X Factor back in 2014, has high odds to bag the glitterball trophy this year. Bookmakers Ladbrokes are offering odds of 7/2, but Fleur’s still got some fierce competition.TV presenter Helen Skelton and former Britain’s Got Talent finalist Molly Rainford will be hot on her heels, according to the betting company – who have placed both their odds at 6/1.The exciting odds come after the BBC confirmed the 15 famous faces who will take to the dancefloor when the competition returns in September.
EastEnders star James Bye would be the latest face joining the star-studded line-up. Speaking on his upcoming Strictly stint, James has said that he is looking forward to "following in the footsteps" of his EastEnders co-stars.
Strictly Come Dancing contestants for 2022, has shared the "reality" of her dance moves as she practiced for the show in her kitchen. The Loose Women star revealed she had signed up for the flagship BBC show earlier this week. She told Loose Women viewers the news and admitted she was terrified of taking part as she has "two left feet".
Strictly Come Dancing added another name to its lineup this week as it welcomed actor James Bye to the class of 2022. The star is most famous for his role as the iconic Martin Fowler in the BBC's EastEnders.
CBBC presenter Hamza Yassin has been announced as the 13th contestant to join the Strictly Come Dancing 2022 line-up.
Strictly Come Dancing bosses have signed wildlife camera man and presenter Hamza Yassin to take part in this year's show. The star, who presents the BBC’s Animal Park and has also served as a guest presenter on Countryfile, is the thirteenth famous face confirmed the show's 20th series. Sharing his joy at landing a place on the show, Hamza said: "I am absolutely over the moon to be joining Strictly 2022.