{"id":168197,"date":"2023-08-11T02:35:18","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T21:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/strictly-full-line-up-revealed-as-comedy-legend-joins-soap-stars-and-love-island-bombshell-for-this-years-show\/"},"modified":"2023-08-11T02:37:51","modified_gmt":"2023-08-10T21:07:51","slug":"this-years-strictly-line-up-includes-a-comedian-legend-soap-stars-and-a-love-island-bombshell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/this-years-strictly-line-up-includes-a-comedian-legend-soap-stars-and-a-love-island-bombshell\/","title":{"rendered":"This year’s Strictly line-up includes a comedian legend, soap stars, and a Love Island bombshell."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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IT’S nearly that time again\u2026 yes, the countdown is on for Strictly Come Dancing to return to our screens, and it\u2019s time to meet the people we\u2019ll be spending Saturday night with.<\/p>\n

As always, it\u2019s a bumper crop of soap stars, sports legends, and there\u2019s even a reality star in the mix, with the show letting Love Island\u2019s Zara<\/span> McDermott is the newest addition to the series.<\/p>\n

Here Central Recorder reveals the celebs who will be cha-cha-chasing\u00a0Strictly’s famous glitterball trophy in 2023 \u2013 it\u2019s going to be a good\u2019un!<\/p>\n

Les Dennis<\/h2>\n
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Les Dennis’s best-known works include Family Fortunes and Coronation Street.<\/span>Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Rumoured name Les is in line to be unveiled by Strictly as the final celebrity tomorrow (August 11), to cap off the show\u2019s glittering reveal week.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

The entertainer was previously asked to join the show when he starred on Coronation Street but was unable to sign up due to ITV\u2019s policy.<\/p>\n

But he\u2019s likely to have nimble feet as a pantomime veteran.<\/p>\n

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Angela Rippon<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Angela is a dancer extraordinaire, having previously hosted the BBC’s previous version of the show.<\/span>Rex<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Angela Rippon, a television legend and Strictly Come Dancing contestant for many years, has been officially confirmed as the oldest participant in this new series.<\/p>\n

He has been a dancer for many years. In 1988, he hosted the BBC’s previous version of the show. Then he returned in 1998 to host the final episode.<\/p>\n

And in 1976 she stunned 27million viewers of Morecambe and Wise\u2019s Christmas special when she emerged from her newsreader\u2019s desk to perform a high-kicking dance routine.<\/p>\n

This is not her first appearance on this latest season of the show. Last year she appeared in a cameo as part the BBC’s centennial celebrations.<\/p>\n

And she featured on a Children in Need special in 2011 \u2014 the same year she was a contestant on Dancing on Ice.<\/p>\n

Layton Williams<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Layton, 28, is best known as a stage and screen actor and has performed in London\u2019s West End<\/span>Splash<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Layton Williams from the musical Layton Williams is also going to be on the dancefloor. <\/p>\n

The 28-year-old is best known as a stage and screen actor and has performed in London\u2019s West End.<\/p>\n

Layton\u2019s impressive West End credits include the title role in Billy Elliot and Everyone\u2019s Talking About Jamie.<\/p>\n

And I Kissed A Boy fans might recognise him too, as he\u2019s the voice over artist for the hit BBC show.<\/p>\n

Amanda Abbington<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Amanda Abbington is also dancing on the Strictly Floor<\/span>Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Amanda Abbington is also set to dance on the Strictly Floor.<\/p>\n

The actress has starred in some of the UK\u2019s top drama TV series, including Sherlock, Mr Selfridge, Wolfe, and Desperate Measures.<\/p>\n

The 49-year-old actress has an illustrious acting career that spans three decaded and she has also performed in various plays in well renowned theatres across the country, including recently starring in the West End transfer of Steven Moffat\u2019s The Unfriend.<\/p>\n

She won the Best supporting actress award at the prestigious awards for Sherlock, playing Mary Morstan. Crime<\/span> Thriller Awards, alongside nominations for this role at the Critic\u2019s Choice Television<\/span> Awards.<\/p>\n

But will she be raising this year\u2019s Strictly glitterball trophy?<\/p>\n

Nigel Harman<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Nigel Harman as Dennis Rickman at Albert Square<\/span>Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Nigel Harman, an actor himself, has signed on to dance in the BBC show this fall.<\/p>\n

The 49-year-old heartthrob played Dennis Rickman on Albert Square, who married his adopted sister\u00a0Sharon, played by Letitia Dean.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Nigel’s EastEnders’ character was murdered in 2006 after he was fatally stabbed New Year’s Day. He died in Sharon’s embrace.<\/p>\n

He went on to star in Downton Abbey\u00a0as evil valet Mr Green. In a violent rape, his character is at the center of an incident involving Joanne Froggatt’s lady’smaid Anna.<\/p>\n

Nigel is currently seen in the BBC drama Casualty as Max Christie, a doctor.<\/p>\n

Zara McDermott<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Zara Mcdermott will be the show\u2019s first ever Love Island star to take part<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Zara McDermott will be the show\u2019s first ever Love Island star to take part.<\/p>\n

The 26-year-old, who took part in the\u00a0ITV2\u00a0programme in 2018, will show off her best moves on the dance floor later this year.<\/p>\n

Five years after gaining fame, Zara<\/span> has created her own documentaries for the\u00a0BBC\u00a0and appeared on\u00a0The X Factor: Celebrity.<\/p>\n

The media personality will now take up something entirely different.<\/p>\n

Bobby Brazier<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Bobby Brazier started out as a professional model. He has since moved into the world of acting.<\/span>Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Jade Goody\u2019s oldest son Bobby Brazier is to sign up for this year\u2019s series of Strictly Come Dancing too.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0EastEnders\u00a0star, 20, waltzed to the top of the\u00a0BBC\u2019s\u00a0wishlist after wowing fans of the soap as Freddie Slater.<\/p>\n

A show source said: \u201cBobby is the dream signing for\u00a0Strictly\u00a0\u2014 he\u2019s a young heart-throb who comes with a huge fanbase.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe also has a very personal backstory and there\u2019s so much love out there for\u00a0Jade.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bobby, born to Jade and TV star\u00a0Jeff Brazier, first started work as a model but has since turned to acting.<\/p>\n

Now it\u2019s time for him to take on dancing!<\/p>\n

Adam Thomas<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Adam Thomas, a soap actor is joining Strictly<\/span>Credit: PA<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Adam Thomas will also be joining the soap opera.<\/p>\n

The actor made his breakthrough on ITV\u2019s\u00a0Emmerdale\u00a0as\u00a0Adam Barton\u00a0and finished third in 2016\u2019s\u00a0I\u2019m A\u00a0Celebrity.<\/p>\n

He now stars in the\u00a0BBC\u00a0school drama\u00a0Waterloo Road.<\/p>\n

Adam, age 34, belongs to a famous trio of siblings. His twin brother is\u00a0Love Island\u00a0star Scott and brother Ryan, 39, was in\u00a0Coronation Street.<\/p>\n

Angela Scanlon<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The Irish actor is also known as Your House Made Perfect, a BBC2 series.<\/span>Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The One Show\u00a0host Angela Scanlon, 39, is thought to already be an \u2018early contender\u2019 as she became one of the first to join the show.<\/p>\n

She revealed Radio<\/span> Gaby Roslin, 2: “I am terrified and excited. I also have many questions. Can they make my skin tanner?<\/p>\n

What is the itching sensation of sequins? Are there sports bras in flesh-coloured? “Well, there is only one thing to do – right?”<\/p>\n

The Irish actress is also known as a BBC2 host of Your House Made Perfect.<\/p>\n

Ellie Leach<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Ellie Leach, former Coronation Street actress will hit the dancefloor<\/span>Splash<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ellie Leach will bounce back after heartbreak with the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.<\/p>\n

The actress, who left the ITV1 soap after playing Faye Windass since 2011, recently\u00a0split from her boyfriend model Reagan Pettman\u00a0after five years together.<\/p>\n

Now Ellie, 22, may welcome the infamous \u201cStrictly\u00a0curse\u201d which sees Celebrities<\/span> The BBC1 Dance Show is a hit with contestants who fall in love the the hot pros.<\/p>\n

A TV insider said: \u201cThis could be just the tonic for Ellie, who\u2019s had some huge life changes this year and could do with something fresh to focus on.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs well as splitting from Reagan she left\u00a0Corrie, a show which she effectively grew up on as she joined the cast when she was just a child.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s going to take some adjusting to, but Strictly is part of opening up a new chapter for Ellie.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe dance contest will also give her a chance to get glammed up in a way which she rarely did on the cobbles of Weatherfield as Faye was a comparatively frumpy character.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe only time Ellie was seen dressed to the nines was when she was walking the The red carpet<\/span> At events as her”<\/p>\n

Annabel Croft<\/h2>\n
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Annabel, a tennis star from Australia, was revealed as the fourteenth Strictly star.<\/span>Credit: PA<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The 57-year-old former UK No 1 tennis player Annabel will be dishing out some moves at this year’s Wimbledon.<\/p>\n

She said:\u00a0\u201cI have always loved watching Strictly and can\u2019t quite believe I\u2019m going to be part of this magical show \u2013 swapping\u00a0tennis\u00a0balls for glitter balls and looking forward to finding some joyfulness in the process.\u201d<\/p>\n

Annabel, a former British No. 1 tennis player, competed in Wimbledon as the youngest British athlete for over 95 years at just 15 years of age.<\/p>\n

She also represented Great Britain in prestigious Wightman and Federation Cup\u00a0competitions.<\/p>\n

Annabel’s career as a broadcaster has spanned many years, covering major tennis tournaments around the world. She also fronted shows like Treasure Hunt and Inceptor.<\/p>\n

Former BBC Sports star – and ex-Strictly man – Dan Walker was among those backing her insisting: “She\u2019ll be great.”<\/p>\n

Krishnan Guru-Murthy<\/h2>\n
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Strictly comes fourth with the addition of Krishnan Guru Murthy.<\/span>Credit: PA<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There’s no Strictly without the usual dull newsreader in a sparkly costume making all sorts of mistakes.<\/p>\n

What could you do? Channel 4<\/span> News<\/span> How did 53-year-old Krishnan surprise the audience with his dancing moves?<\/p>\n

He has plenty of enthusiasm, but he admits to being worried about “general decrepitude”.<\/p>\n

The newsman explained: “I\u2019m surprised, delighted and slightly confused to find myself taking part in Strictly on the basis of \u2018you only live once!\u2019 and I can\u2019t wait to start learning to dance, but I am slightly worried about my general decrepitude.<\/p>\n

“I know I\u2019m going to love it and have a brilliant time and just hope I\u2019m not the only one enjoying my participation.”<\/p>\n

Eddie Kadi<\/h2>\n
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Eddie Kadi, the comedian will take to the dance floor later this year<\/span>Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Eddie Kadi, a radio host and stand-up comic will swap his mic for dancing shoes.<\/p>\n

Eddie has been hailed as one of the world’s most celebrated comedians.<\/p>\n

The world continues to be dominated by him Funny<\/span>Concerts are performed to large crowds in countries and cultures all around the world.<\/p>\n

Eddie said: \u201cWOW. Whoever knows me understands how important music and dancing are to my identity.<\/p>\n

“I\u2019m so unbelievably proud and honoured that Strictly and
I have been asked to join BBC’s 2023 Team. <\/p>\n

“I promise you, I\u2019m going to give it everything I\u2019ve got. “This is going to have a VIBE.”<\/p>\n

Jody S. Cundy<\/h2>\n
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Jody is swapping bike Lycra for dancing gear<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Paralympic dancer Jody Cundy takes to the floor.<\/p>\n

It’s not the dance that scares her, but that she’s spent all of her life wearing Lycra.<\/p>\n

The sports star added: \u201cExcited to be welcomed into the Strictly family and throw myself head first into the world of ballroom dancing.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo far away from what I\u2019m used to, but I\u2019m looking forward to\u00a0the challenge\u00a0and pushing myself way out of my comfort zone, especially as I\u2019m always last onto the dance floor\u201d Can\u2019t wait to get stuck in, bring on the glitter and sequins!\u201d<\/p>\n

Jody is a decorated World and Paralympic Champion, he has represented Great Britain at seven\u00a0Summer\u00a0Paralympics\u00a0winning eight Gold, one Silver and three Bronze medals across\u00a0swimming\u00a0and\u00a0Cycling\u00a0events.<\/p>\n

In 2009 he was awarded an MBE for his services to\u00a0Disability\u00a0sport, in 2017 this was upgraded to an OBE for his services to\u00a0Swimming\u00a0&\u00a0Cycling\u00a0& in 2022 he received a CBE for services to cycling<\/span>.<\/p>\n

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Les Dennis was long tipped to appear on the series<\/span>Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Les is the Family Fortunes star who’s been long rumoured to be tipped as someone for a dance floor.<\/p>\n

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It is believed that Strictly producers have had the former Coronation Street actress on their radar for many years.<\/p>\n

Have they found their man at last?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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