{"id":10559,"date":"2022-09-23T01:12:01","date_gmt":"2022-09-23T01:12:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fusefornews.com\/2022\/09\/23\/strictly-come-dancing-2022-15-things-we-found-out-about-this-years-stars\/"},"modified":"2022-09-23T01:12:01","modified_gmt":"2022-09-23T01:12:01","slug":"strictly-come-dancing-2022-15-things-we-found-out-about-this-years-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fusefornews.com\/?p=10559","title":{"rendered":"Strictly Come Dancing 2022: 15 things we found out about this year&#8217;s stars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<header class=\"ssrcss-1eqcsb1-HeadingWrapper e1nh2i2l5\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-ugte5s-Contributor e5xb54n2\"><span><strong>By Emma Saunders<\/strong><br \/>Entertainment reporter<\/span><\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-vk3nhx-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/11AD6\/production\/_126760427_strictly_group.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/11AD6\/production\/_126760427_strictly_group.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/11AD6\/production\/_126760427_strictly_group.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/11AD6\/production\/_126760427_strictly_group.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/11AD6\/production\/_126760427_strictly_group.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/11AD6\/production\/_126760427_strictly_group.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Strictly contestants 2022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/11AD6\/production\/_126760427_strictly_group.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/11AD6\/production\/_126760427_strictly_group.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/11AD6\/production\/_126760427_strictly_group.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/11AD6\/production\/_126760427_strictly_group.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/11AD6\/production\/_126760427_strictly_group.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/11AD6\/production\/_126760427_strictly_group.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/image\/jpeg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"eager\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/span><span role=\"text\" class=\"ssrcss-tvuve5-StyledFigureCopyright e34k3c20\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image source, <\/span>PA Media<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\"><b class=\"ssrcss-hmf8ql-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">It&#8217;s that time again&#8230; there&#8217;s an autumnal chill in the air, the kids are FINALLY back at school and sequins are frantically being stitched on to dozens of fabulous costumes. Strictly&#8217;s back!<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Anton Du Beke returns to the judging panel but this time it&#8217;s on a permanent basis as he officially takes over the reins from Bruno Tonioli.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Despite being a bundle of energy, the Italian has clearly decided that the jetlag from bombing back and forth between LA (where he films Dancing with the Stars) and London is too much even for him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Anton will again be joined by head judge Shirley Ballas plus Motsi Mabuse and the <i class=\"ssrcss-xbdn93-ItalicText e5tfeyi2\">fab-u-lous <\/i>Craig Revel Horwood. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">The launch show is on Friday, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/entertainment-arts-62894460\" class=\"ssrcss-k17ofw-InlineLink e1no5rhv0\">having been delayed due to the Queen&#8217;s death<\/a> earlier in the month. To whet your appetite, here&#8217;s what the celebrity contestants revealed just as they were beginning rehearsals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"1-Kym-Marsh-had-to-borrow-some-underwear-on-the-first-day-of-training\" class=\"ssrcss-y2fd7s-StyledHeading e1fj1fc10\"><span role=\"text\">1. Kym Marsh had to borrow some underwear on the first day of training<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-18mjolk-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/0FA6\/production\/_126760040_kym_strictly.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/0FA6\/production\/_126760040_kym_strictly.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/0FA6\/production\/_126760040_kym_strictly.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/0FA6\/production\/_126760040_kym_strictly.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/0FA6\/production\/_126760040_kym_strictly.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/0FA6\/production\/_126760040_kym_strictly.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Kym Marsh\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/0FA6\/production\/_126760040_kym_strictly.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/0FA6\/production\/_126760040_kym_strictly.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/0FA6\/production\/_126760040_kym_strictly.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/0FA6\/production\/_126760040_kym_strictly.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/0FA6\/production\/_126760040_kym_strictly.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/0FA6\/production\/_126760040_kym_strictly.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/image\/jpeg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><span role=\"text\" class=\"ssrcss-tvuve5-StyledFigureCopyright e34k3c20\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image source, <\/span>Kym Marsh<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">The actress&#8217;s husband was supposed to drop her suitcase off to the hotel but he was late and she finished her first sweaty dance practice ahead of schedule. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;I had no clothes, no change of underwear, nothing!,&#8221; she says. &#8220;Jayde [Adams] got something for me to borrow, and a Deliveroo.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/showbiz\/a778965\/kym-marsh-opens-up-about-being-told-she-was-fat-on-popstars-it-was-humiliating\/\" class=\"ssrcss-k17ofw-InlineLink e1no5rhv0\">Having faced Nasty Nigel on Popstars back in the day<\/a>, Kym can&#8217;t be worried about Craig, surely?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;Nothing can be worse than that, to be called fat on television. How lovely! But I think [Craig] will be dreadful,&#8221; she jokes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"2-Matt-Goss-could-go-full-John-Travolta-or-James-Bond-Or-both\" class=\"ssrcss-y2fd7s-StyledHeading e1fj1fc10\"><span role=\"text\">2. Matt Goss could go full John Travolta or James Bond. Or both.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-18mjolk-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/16EC7\/production\/_126759839_goss_strictly.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/16EC7\/production\/_126759839_goss_strictly.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/16EC7\/production\/_126759839_goss_strictly.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/16EC7\/production\/_126759839_goss_strictly.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/16EC7\/production\/_126759839_goss_strictly.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/16EC7\/production\/_126759839_goss_strictly.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Matt Goss\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/16EC7\/production\/_126759839_goss_strictly.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/16EC7\/production\/_126759839_goss_strictly.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/16EC7\/production\/_126759839_goss_strictly.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/16EC7\/production\/_126759839_goss_strictly.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/16EC7\/production\/_126759839_goss_strictly.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/16EC7\/production\/_126759839_goss_strictly.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/image\/jpeg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><span role=\"text\" class=\"ssrcss-tvuve5-StyledFigureCopyright e34k3c20\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image source, <\/span>PA Media<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">The singer says Strictly training is very different to prepping performances as a solo artist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;The biggest hindrance&#8230; is we&#8217;re not told [as solo performers] &#8216;you must put your foot there, leave it there. You must move this way. You must do this.&#8217; The reason we didn&#8217;t want proper jobs is because we don&#8217;t like to be told what to do on stage. And when you do it for so long, it&#8217;s a hard habit to break. So you&#8217;re attempting to move in a certain way [in training] but you are strictly regimented with that choreography.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Matt is back home in the UK after 11 years as a headliner in Las Vegas but says he &#8220;wasn&#8217;t happy at the end. I felt disconnected&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;I made a decision after the success of my last record, I&#8217;m coming back to the UK. Strictly called and I thought, if I don&#8217;t do this I&#8217;m going to go back to my comfort zone of just working,&#8221; says the former Bros star, who says the first person he told was his twin brother Luke.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;I want to go disco-tastic, Staying Alive! And I want to do James Bond,&#8221; he adds. Strictly, over to you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"3-Hamza-Yassin-has-taken-Lycra-advice-from-the-Rev-Richard-Coles\" class=\"ssrcss-y2fd7s-StyledHeading e1fj1fc10\"><span role=\"text\">3. Hamza Yassin has taken Lycra advice from the Rev Richard Coles<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-18mjolk-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/3E7B\/production\/_126759951_hamza_strictly.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/3E7B\/production\/_126759951_hamza_strictly.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/3E7B\/production\/_126759951_hamza_strictly.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/3E7B\/production\/_126759951_hamza_strictly.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/3E7B\/production\/_126759951_hamza_strictly.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/3E7B\/production\/_126759951_hamza_strictly.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Hamza Yassin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/3E7B\/production\/_126759951_hamza_strictly.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/3E7B\/production\/_126759951_hamza_strictly.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/3E7B\/production\/_126759951_hamza_strictly.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/3E7B\/production\/_126759951_hamza_strictly.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/3E7B\/production\/_126759951_hamza_strictly.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/3E7B\/production\/_126759951_hamza_strictly.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/image\/jpeg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><span role=\"text\" class=\"ssrcss-tvuve5-StyledFigureCopyright e34k3c20\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image source, <\/span>PA Media<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">The wildlife presenter and camera operator did a documentary with the man of the cloth, who took part in Strictly in 2017.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;He&#8217;s an amazing dude,&#8221; says Hamza. &#8220;He said: &#8216;Enjoy every single moment. If you don&#8217;t normally wear Lycra &#8211; and they&#8217;re gonna ask you to wear Lycra &#8211; do it, because you&#8217;re gonna look sexy in it!'&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Hamza says being on the show is a win already.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;I&#8217;m severely dyslexic. So to know that someone that has dyslexia as severe as me is on TV being successful, that&#8217;s amazing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"4-Could-Brad-Pitt-make-a-special-appearance-for-Ellie-Taylor\" class=\"ssrcss-y2fd7s-StyledHeading e1fj1fc10\"><span role=\"text\">4. Could Brad Pitt make a special appearance for Ellie Taylor?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-18mjolk-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/F61E\/production\/_126760036_ellie_strictly.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/F61E\/production\/_126760036_ellie_strictly.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/F61E\/production\/_126760036_ellie_strictly.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/F61E\/production\/_126760036_ellie_strictly.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/F61E\/production\/_126760036_ellie_strictly.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/F61E\/production\/_126760036_ellie_strictly.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Ellie Taylor\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/F61E\/production\/_126760036_ellie_strictly.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/F61E\/production\/_126760036_ellie_strictly.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/F61E\/production\/_126760036_ellie_strictly.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/F61E\/production\/_126760036_ellie_strictly.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/F61E\/production\/_126760036_ellie_strictly.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/F61E\/production\/_126760036_ellie_strictly.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/image\/jpeg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><span role=\"text\" class=\"ssrcss-tvuve5-StyledFigureCopyright e34k3c20\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image source, <\/span>PA Media<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ckvUe4QWLBs\" class=\"ssrcss-k17ofw-InlineLink e1no5rhv0\">The A-list movie star is a fan of The Great Pottery Showdown<\/a>, which comedian and actress Ellie co-presents. So is she hoping for a video message from the man himself?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;I&#8217;m sure Brad Pitt will just slip into my DMs and say &#8216;I loved you!&#8217;,&#8221; she laughs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Ellie adds that, having done a Strictly sketch on The Mash Report, it feels surreal to now be appearing in the real thing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;You walk into the ballroom and think, &#8216;My god, I&#8217;m here and it&#8217;s Shirley Ballas!&#8217;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;It&#8217;s mad. It feels like you&#8217;ve just jumped into the telly.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"5-Jayde-Adams-wants-to-be-Bristols-answer-to-Bette-Midler\" class=\"ssrcss-y2fd7s-StyledHeading e1fj1fc10\"><span role=\"text\">5. Jayde Adams wants to be Bristol&#8217;s answer to Bette Midler<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-18mjolk-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/AFC3\/production\/_126759944_jayde_strictly.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/AFC3\/production\/_126759944_jayde_strictly.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/AFC3\/production\/_126759944_jayde_strictly.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/AFC3\/production\/_126759944_jayde_strictly.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/AFC3\/production\/_126759944_jayde_strictly.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/AFC3\/production\/_126759944_jayde_strictly.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Jayde Adams\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/AFC3\/production\/_126759944_jayde_strictly.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/AFC3\/production\/_126759944_jayde_strictly.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/AFC3\/production\/_126759944_jayde_strictly.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/AFC3\/production\/_126759944_jayde_strictly.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/AFC3\/production\/_126759944_jayde_strictly.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/AFC3\/production\/_126759944_jayde_strictly.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/image\/jpeg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><span role=\"text\" class=\"ssrcss-tvuve5-StyledFigureCopyright e34k3c20\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image source, <\/span>PA Media<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">The Alma&#8217;s Not Normal star has no concerns about being dismissed as a novelty act because she&#8217;s a comic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;Well, I hope I am! I sing, I dance, I act, I do funnies. I&#8217;ve always wanted to be a bit of a Bristolian Bette Midler.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Jayde will be partnered with a woman this series and is looking forward to experimenting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;Whenever you have partnerships where you have a plus size guy [with a female professional], it&#8217;s easy for him because he can always lift the girl but when you have it the other way round, you have that imbalance. The [professional] guys are great they&#8217;re not rugby players. So I just thought I&#8217;d be able to get into all the acrobatics.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">On who will lead and who will follow, she says: &#8220;I think we might mix it up a bit.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"6-Richie-Anderson-has-a-special-Strictly-cocktail\" class=\"ssrcss-y2fd7s-StyledHeading e1fj1fc10\"><span role=\"text\">6. Richie Anderson has a special Strictly cocktail<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-18mjolk-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/124F3\/production\/_126759947_richie_strictly.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/124F3\/production\/_126759947_richie_strictly.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/124F3\/production\/_126759947_richie_strictly.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/124F3\/production\/_126759947_richie_strictly.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/124F3\/production\/_126759947_richie_strictly.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/124F3\/production\/_126759947_richie_strictly.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Richie Anderson\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/124F3\/production\/_126759947_richie_strictly.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/124F3\/production\/_126759947_richie_strictly.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/124F3\/production\/_126759947_richie_strictly.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/124F3\/production\/_126759947_richie_strictly.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/124F3\/production\/_126759947_richie_strictly.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/124F3\/production\/_126759947_richie_strictly.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/image\/jpeg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><span role=\"text\" class=\"ssrcss-tvuve5-StyledFigureCopyright e34k3c20\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image source, <\/span>PA Media<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">The Radio 2 travel presenter will be missing one big Strictly tradition this year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;Every year I have a big cocktail party at my house on launch night,&#8221; he explains. &#8220;So my mum&#8217;s fuming [that there won&#8217;t be one this year]! I make a Charleston cocktail, it&#8217;s like a blackcurrant liqueur. I&#8217;ll give you the recipe!&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">The Strictly super-fan is dancing with a male partner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;It was a no-brainer [choosing to dance with a same sex partner]. I wish as a gay teenager\u2026 I could have switched on primetime television on a Saturday night and seen two men dancing together.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"7-Ellie-Simmonds-wants-to-prove-that-dancing-is-for-everyone\" class=\"ssrcss-y2fd7s-StyledHeading e1fj1fc10\"><span role=\"text\">7. Ellie Simmonds wants to prove that dancing is for everyone<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-18mjolk-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/7E32\/production\/_126760323_ellie_strictly.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/7E32\/production\/_126760323_ellie_strictly.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/7E32\/production\/_126760323_ellie_strictly.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/7E32\/production\/_126760323_ellie_strictly.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/7E32\/production\/_126760323_ellie_strictly.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/7E32\/production\/_126760323_ellie_strictly.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Ellie Simmonds\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/7E32\/production\/_126760323_ellie_strictly.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/7E32\/production\/_126760323_ellie_strictly.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/7E32\/production\/_126760323_ellie_strictly.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/7E32\/production\/_126760323_ellie_strictly.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/7E32\/production\/_126760323_ellie_strictly.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/7E32\/production\/_126760323_ellie_strictly.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/image\/jpeg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><span role=\"text\" class=\"ssrcss-tvuve5-StyledFigureCopyright e34k3c20\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image source, <\/span>PA Media<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">The Paralympic swimming star has been finding her feet both on set and behind the scenes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;With [having] dwarfism, I was able to go down to the studio just to make sure that things can work for me, even something simple like they&#8217;ve given me lower rails so I can put my outfits on. We get physio support and psychology support, too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">She says she and her [yet to be announced] dance partner will be learning together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;He&#8217;s never danced with anyone with dwarfism before. And I&#8217;ve never danced before in my life. We&#8217;re just\u2026 going to adapt. Like if I have to hold him differently, I&#8217;ll hold him differently\u2026 but I think if I can do it\u2026 people watching from home can realise they can adapt. Dancing is for all.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"8-Will-Mellor-could-be-Craigs-private-dancer\" class=\"ssrcss-y2fd7s-StyledHeading e1fj1fc10\"><span role=\"text\">8. Will Mellor could be Craig&#8217;s private dancer<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-18mjolk-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/1074E\/production\/_126760476_will_strictly.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/1074E\/production\/_126760476_will_strictly.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/1074E\/production\/_126760476_will_strictly.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/1074E\/production\/_126760476_will_strictly.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/1074E\/production\/_126760476_will_strictly.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/1074E\/production\/_126760476_will_strictly.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Will Mellor\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/1074E\/production\/_126760476_will_strictly.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/1074E\/production\/_126760476_will_strictly.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/1074E\/production\/_126760476_will_strictly.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/1074E\/production\/_126760476_will_strictly.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/1074E\/production\/_126760476_will_strictly.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/1074E\/production\/_126760476_will_strictly.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/image\/jpeg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><span role=\"text\" class=\"ssrcss-tvuve5-StyledFigureCopyright e34k3c20\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image source, <\/span>PA Media<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">The actor was picked out by the judge during an interview on BBC&#8217;s The One Show last month, with Craig saying of Will: &#8220;I think he&#8217;s got a real charm about him and I think he&#8217;ll be able to bring that on to the dance floor.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Will jokingly references a famous Tina Turner track: &#8220;I was Craig&#8217;s private dancer for many years, his dancer for money.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Ahead of being &#8220;Strictly-fied&#8221;, Will tells us the most outrageous outfit he&#8217;s worn (so far) was one for &#8220;a Mamma Mia revamp on ITV&#8230; wearing knee-high platform boots. I watched it after and thought: &#8216;That might have been a mistake!'&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"9-Tony-Adams-is-looking-forward-to-showcasing-his-silky-skills\" class=\"ssrcss-y2fd7s-StyledHeading e1fj1fc10\"><span role=\"text\">9. Tony Adams is looking forward to showcasing his silky skills<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-18mjolk-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/7E96\/production\/_126760423_tony_strictly.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/7E96\/production\/_126760423_tony_strictly.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/7E96\/production\/_126760423_tony_strictly.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/7E96\/production\/_126760423_tony_strictly.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/7E96\/production\/_126760423_tony_strictly.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/7E96\/production\/_126760423_tony_strictly.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Tony Adams\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/7E96\/production\/_126760423_tony_strictly.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/7E96\/production\/_126760423_tony_strictly.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/7E96\/production\/_126760423_tony_strictly.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/7E96\/production\/_126760423_tony_strictly.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/7E96\/production\/_126760423_tony_strictly.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/7E96\/production\/_126760423_tony_strictly.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/image\/jpeg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><span role=\"text\" class=\"ssrcss-tvuve5-StyledFigureCopyright e34k3c20\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image source, <\/span>PA Media<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">The former Arsenal and England captain is under no illusions on the challenge ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;This is not the football pitch. It&#8217;s a bit different! I&#8217;m on my toes quite a bit. The only thing in common is the trailing leg!&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Several ex-pro footballers have taken part in the show previously, including Peter Schmeichel, Peter Shilton and Robbie Savage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;They all said don&#8217;t do it, don&#8217;t be stupid,&#8221; Tony jests.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;I&#8217;m at a stage in my life when I can do anything. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/av\/health-48285142\" class=\"ssrcss-k17ofw-InlineLink e1no5rhv0\">I&#8217;m free of addiction<\/a>, I&#8217;ve not taken drink or drugs for 26 years and I can just go into it, nuts and bolts.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"10-Molly-Rainford-reckons-she-can-handle-Craig-after-Simon-Cowell\" class=\"ssrcss-y2fd7s-StyledHeading e1fj1fc10\"><span role=\"text\">10. Molly Rainford reckons she can handle Craig after Simon Cowell<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-18mjolk-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/1650E\/production\/_126760419_molly_strictly.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/1650E\/production\/_126760419_molly_strictly.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/1650E\/production\/_126760419_molly_strictly.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/1650E\/production\/_126760419_molly_strictly.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/1650E\/production\/_126760419_molly_strictly.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/1650E\/production\/_126760419_molly_strictly.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Molly Rainford\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/1650E\/production\/_126760419_molly_strictly.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/1650E\/production\/_126760419_molly_strictly.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/1650E\/production\/_126760419_molly_strictly.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/1650E\/production\/_126760419_molly_strictly.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/1650E\/production\/_126760419_molly_strictly.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/1650E\/production\/_126760419_molly_strictly.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/image\/jpeg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><span role=\"text\" class=\"ssrcss-tvuve5-StyledFigureCopyright e34k3c20\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image source, <\/span>PA Media<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">CBBC star and singer Molly first found fame on ITV&#8217;s Britain&#8217;s Got Talent as a child, reaching the finals 10 years ago. But she&#8217;s slightly more anxious this time around.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;When I was 11, I don&#8217;t think I knew what I was getting into,&#8221; she says. &#8220;Whereas now I kind of do. I&#8217;m definitely a little bit more nervous than I was when I was little. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;Because I&#8217;ve had Simon [Cowell as a judge], am I scared of Craig? I know Simon had a little soft side and he was really a big teddy bear at the end. So hopefully Craig&#8217;s the same!&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"11-Fleur-East-will-be-surrendering-to-the-sequins\" class=\"ssrcss-y2fd7s-StyledHeading e1fj1fc10\"><span role=\"text\">11. Fleur East will be &#8216;surrendering to the sequins&#8217;<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-18mjolk-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/A7FE\/production\/_126760034_fleur_strictly.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/A7FE\/production\/_126760034_fleur_strictly.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/A7FE\/production\/_126760034_fleur_strictly.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/A7FE\/production\/_126760034_fleur_strictly.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/A7FE\/production\/_126760034_fleur_strictly.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/A7FE\/production\/_126760034_fleur_strictly.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Fleur East\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/A7FE\/production\/_126760034_fleur_strictly.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/A7FE\/production\/_126760034_fleur_strictly.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/A7FE\/production\/_126760034_fleur_strictly.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/A7FE\/production\/_126760034_fleur_strictly.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/A7FE\/production\/_126760034_fleur_strictly.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/A7FE\/production\/_126760034_fleur_strictly.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/image\/jpeg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><span role=\"text\" class=\"ssrcss-tvuve5-StyledFigureCopyright e34k3c20\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image source, <\/span>PA Media<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">The singer and presenter is friends with AJ Odudu, who took part in last year&#8217;s Strictly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;She just said: &#8216;Surrender to the sequins! This is going to be so hard but the best thing you&#8217;re ever going to do.&#8217;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;I&#8217;d love to dance to my own music, that would be amazing. My mum&#8217;s from Ghana and I grew up on highlife music and Afrobeats. It would be really fun to do something like that.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Fleur is feeling the strain already &#8211; she was two hours late to her radio breakfast show after the first day of filming.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;I&#8217;m sorry I let you down but I was just shimmying and shaking to the wee hours and it knocked me out!&#8221; she told her listeners on Hits Radio. You&#8217;ll get used to it, Fleur.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"12-Tyler-West-is-slightly-dreading-the-lifts\" class=\"ssrcss-y2fd7s-StyledHeading e1fj1fc10\"><span role=\"text\">12. Tyler West is slightly dreading the lifts<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-18mjolk-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/FFE2\/production\/_126760556_tyler_strictly.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/FFE2\/production\/_126760556_tyler_strictly.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/FFE2\/production\/_126760556_tyler_strictly.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/FFE2\/production\/_126760556_tyler_strictly.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/FFE2\/production\/_126760556_tyler_strictly.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/FFE2\/production\/_126760556_tyler_strictly.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Tyler West\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/FFE2\/production\/_126760556_tyler_strictly.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/FFE2\/production\/_126760556_tyler_strictly.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/FFE2\/production\/_126760556_tyler_strictly.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/FFE2\/production\/_126760556_tyler_strictly.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/FFE2\/production\/_126760556_tyler_strictly.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/FFE2\/production\/_126760556_tyler_strictly.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/image\/jpeg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><span role=\"text\" class=\"ssrcss-tvuve5-StyledFigureCopyright e34k3c20\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image source, <\/span>PA Media<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;I was nervous about the lifts because although I go to the gym and\u2026 I feel quite physically strong, this is completely different,&#8221; he says. &#8220;Doing that [a lift] after a whole minute running around the dance floor is mad!&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">He says he&#8217;s excited about people getting to know him. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;It gives you an opportunity to just present who we actually are. And I feel like if I was the kid watching a show like Strictly with my family and [could] say: &#8216;Wait, I look like them or I sound like him or I&#8217;ve got dreadlocks or whatever,&#8217; that&#8217;s motivation. The representation is there.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-18mjolk-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/1443E\/production\/_126760038_james_strictly.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/1443E\/production\/_126760038_james_strictly.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/1443E\/production\/_126760038_james_strictly.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/1443E\/production\/_126760038_james_strictly.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/1443E\/production\/_126760038_james_strictly.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/1443E\/production\/_126760038_james_strictly.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"James Bye\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/1443E\/production\/_126760038_james_strictly.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/1443E\/production\/_126760038_james_strictly.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/1443E\/production\/_126760038_james_strictly.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/1443E\/production\/_126760038_james_strictly.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/1443E\/production\/_126760038_james_strictly.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/1443E\/production\/_126760038_james_strictly.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/image\/jpeg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><span role=\"text\" class=\"ssrcss-tvuve5-StyledFigureCopyright e34k3c20\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image source, <\/span>PA Media<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">James Bye, who plays Martin Fowler in EastEnders, says he doesn&#8217;t feel any pressure after his co-star Rose Ayling-Ellis won Strictly last year. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;I&#8217;m not a very competitive person. So as long as I beat Rose, I&#8217;m not bothered!&#8221; he laughs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">James is one of a long line of EastEnders actors to take part so who else would he like to see give it a go?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;I would love Lacey (Turner) to do it. I don&#8217;t know if she would, but I think she would be fantastic. Or Steve McFadden. 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Helen Skelton is enjoying being able to talk a lot<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"ssrcss-18mjolk-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-wpgbih-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-11kpz0x-Placeholder e16icw910\"><span><noscript><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/16A7B\/production\/_126759729_7473aecd8c07f3602569c49f8dc801318a59d067.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/16A7B\/production\/_126759729_7473aecd8c07f3602569c49f8dc801318a59d067.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/16A7B\/production\/_126759729_7473aecd8c07f3602569c49f8dc801318a59d067.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/16A7B\/production\/_126759729_7473aecd8c07f3602569c49f8dc801318a59d067.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/16A7B\/production\/_126759729_7473aecd8c07f3602569c49f8dc801318a59d067.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/16A7B\/production\/_126759729_7473aecd8c07f3602569c49f8dc801318a59d067.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img alt=\"Helen Skelton\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/16A7B\/production\/_126759729_7473aecd8c07f3602569c49f8dc801318a59d067.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/16A7B\/production\/_126759729_7473aecd8c07f3602569c49f8dc801318a59d067.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/16A7B\/production\/_126759729_7473aecd8c07f3602569c49f8dc801318a59d067.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/16A7B\/production\/_126759729_7473aecd8c07f3602569c49f8dc801318a59d067.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/16A7B\/production\/_126759729_7473aecd8c07f3602569c49f8dc801318a59d067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/16A7B\/production\/_126759729_7473aecd8c07f3602569c49f8dc801318a59d067.jpg 976w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/image\/jpeg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image ee0ct7c0\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/span><\/span><span role=\"text\" class=\"ssrcss-tvuve5-StyledFigureCopyright e34k3c20\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e1y6uwnp0\">Image source, <\/span>PA Media<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;I think the nice thing for me about this is\u2026 normally I&#8217;m on my own, it&#8217;s just the nature of my work,&#8221; the former Blue Peter presenter says.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;I went to Antarctica [for Sport Relief], they intentionally got a non-English speaking sound man because they wanted me to be on my own, like a real explorer. Whereas this, it&#8217;s nice to be in and around people, to be sharing something in a team. That&#8217;s why I talk a lot!&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">Her family are gearing up to watch Helen strut her stuff later this month. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph eq5iqo00\">&#8220;My mum&#8217;s excited, my dad&#8217;s excited, even my brother, and I love him as I say this, he&#8217;s the most serious man in the world &#8211; and he&#8217;s excited!&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"15-Kaye-Adams-has-already-been-putting-the-hours-in\" class=\"ssrcss-y2fd7s-StyledHeading e1fj1fc10\"><span role=\"text\">15. 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