Who is confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2015?
With months of secrecy over, the Strictly Come Dancing 2015 celebrity line-up is finally being confirmed. We'll have a full set of 15 celebrities, ready for their spray tans, before you can say rhinestone.
Here is a run down of this year's Strictly Come Dancing celebs, as they're announced...
The 50-year-old Radio 2 presenter is the very first famous face to be confirmed. Vine appeared on Chris Evans' breakfast show, saying that he signed on the dotted line so he wouldn't have to start 'dad dancing.' "They asked and I just thought I've turned 50 this year. I've got to start dancing properly," he said, adding that he wanted to "be doing the splits by September.”
Former Ready, Steady, Cook presenter Ainsley Harriott become the second celebrity to be confirmed for this year's Strictly Come Dancing live on The One Show. The 58-year-old said: "I must admit that I do love to dance, but doing it in front of the nation is a whole different matter! In my day job the only type of Salsa I know about is the one in my recipes so I am looking forward to rising to the challenge, bring it on!”
EastEnders actress Kellie Bright was the third celebrity to be added to this year's line-up, BBC Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans announced the news on his Breakfast Show. Bright, who plays Linda Carter in the long-running soap, said she's been getting fit for the occasion, although said she hasn't been doing any dancing: "There's going to be plenty of time for that," she joked. The actress will still be working on EastEnders so says she may be "trotting around Albert Square".
Former Coronation Street actress Georgia May Foote was the fourth famous face to be unveiled, revealing her identity on BBC Breakfast with presenters Charlie Stayt and Sally Nugent. The 24-year-old – who played Katy Armstorng in the long-running soap, before her departure in March – said: “I am so excited to be part of Strictly 2015! It is something I have always wanted to take part in and now I just can’t wait to get started! I love dancing and I love a challenge so this is the perfect experience for me."
Newscaster Katie Derham is the latest celebrity to be added to this year’s Strictly Come Dancing line-up.
Known for her BBC Proms coverage, Derham, 45, currently presents on BBC Radio 3’s Afternoon On Three and has hosted the Classic BRIT Awards.
Of joining the dance competition, Derham said she’s looking forward to “being taught to dance by world champions” and says she’s keen to be a part of the “camaraderie” which she says always “shines through in the show between the contestants, dancers and the whole team”.
“My dancing daughters have been trying to show me all their stretching exercises.. but they are way out of my league,” Derham joked adding that she’s a “typical wedding dancer”.
“Two glasses of Prosecco and I’m truly fabulous. Or so I think.”
Get ready for a lot of weather-based puns! BBC Breakfast weather presenter Carol Kirkwood has joined the celebrity line up for Strictly Come Dancing series 13.
The 53-year-old's identity was revealed by former contestant Bill Turnball, who is bound to be giving her some insider tips for success on the dance floor.
“I am beyond excited to be taking part in the best programme on British telly and have been a huge fan since it started! I can't wait to learn to dance and hope my experience on Strictly will be a breeze, whether it will be or not is one forecast I cannot predict!” said Carol.
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