THE full lineup for Strictly 2021 has been revealed with BBC News broadcaster Dan Walker and Olympian Adam Peaty among the lineup.
Yesterday, Olympian Adam Peaty, Loose Women star Judi Love and Ugo Monye were announced as the last of the 15 stars set to compete for the glitterball trophy.
Viewers of the dancing competition had been eagerly awaiting the remaining contestants after names were drip fed in recent days – including celebrities Dan Walker, Tom Fletcher, Robert Webb and Sara Davies.
Fans are still waiting for the all important announcement as to when the show starts at it has not yet been revealed.
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JUDI LOVE 20/1 TO WIN STRICTLY
Judi Love is among the outsiders to win Strictly Come Dancing with Ladbrokes.
The Loose Woman and stand-up comedian heads into the 2021 competition as a 20/1 shot with the bookies.
Jessica O’Reilly of Ladbrokes said: “Tom Fletcher’s position as the clear favourite is looking pretty safe, and unfortunately for Judi Love it seems unlikely she’ll be challenging his position at the top of the betting.”
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EASTENDERS’ ROSE AYLING-ELLIS TO MAKE HISTORY AS STRICTLY COME DANCING’S FIRST EVER DEAF CONTESTANT
The historic announcement was made last night on EastEnders’ social media just after the latest episode of the BBC1 soap, which sees her play Frankie Lewis, who is also the show’s first deaf character.
The Twitter post read: “We’re unbelievably excited to announce that our very own @RoseAylingEllis will be joining the cast of @bbcstrictly 2021! Take a look at our exclusive interview with @EmmaBarton and Rose. Good luck from all of us at #EastEnders, Rose!”
It comes after Strictly became the first TV show to feature an all-female pairing, ex-boxer Nicola Adams and pro Katya Jones, in 2020.
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LOOSE WOMEN STAR JOINS OLYMPIC CHAMPION ON STRICTLY COME DANCING LINE-UP
Loose Women star Judi Love has joined the line-up of Strictly Come Dancing.
She was revealed during Friday's episode of the ITV show shortly after it was announced Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty will also be taking part in the 2021 series.
She said: ""I think I am still in shock that I will be part of this amazing show.
"I've watched it for many years and admired the phenomenal abilities of these dancers and celebrities that have taken part and dedicated themselves to learning a new craft.
"I'm truly looking forward to pushing myself in something that I could have only dreamed of doing and now it's actually coming true!!
"I can't lie I'm soooo nervous but excited at the same time!!"
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TOM FLETCHER TOPS BETTING TO WIN STRICTLY 2021
Tom Fletcher is the 4-1 favourite with bookmaker Coral to win Strictly Come Dancing 2021 after the full line-up for this year’s show was complete.
Olympic champion Adam Peaty is second best in the betting at 5-1, while Tilly Ramsay and Dan Walker are next best at 6-1.
“Now that the Strictly line-up is complete, our betting suggests it is Tom Fletcher they all have to beat this year. The McFly star is no stranger to the stage and we think he could impress on the dance floor,” said Coral’s John Hill.
“Adam Peaty can do no wrong in the pool and the Olympic champion is up with the early favourites, as are Tilly Ramsay and Dan Walker,” added Hill.
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TILLY RAMSAY SECOND-FAVOURITE TO WIN STRICTLY COME DANCING
Tilly Ramsay has been tipped as second-favourite with Ladbrokes to win the next series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Gordon Ramsay’s daughter was announced as the ninth celeb taking part in the next series of the BBC show, and the bookies reckon she’s got a great chance of winning the Glitterball Trophy, putting her just behind Tom Fletcher at 6/1.
Elsewhere, 20/1 says Greg Wise takes home this year’s Strictly crown, meaning Sara Davies is the only other name currently considered less likely to win.
Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “Tilly Ramsay could well be the one to watch on this year’s Strictly, with the early money suggesting she’ll go deep into the competition.”
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OLYMPIAN ADAM PEATY WARNS RIVALS HE'S 'SUPER COMPETITIVE
OLYMPIC swimming legend Adam Peaty signed up for Strictly last night and warned his new rivals: "I'm super competitive."
The double gold medallist at the Tokyo Games was yesterday unveiled as the latest celeb to take to the dancefloor as the full 14-strong line-up was finally revealed.
The 26-year-old super Olympian, from Uttoxeter, Staffs, will be swapping his breath-taking breaststroke for the cha cha and Charleston. And he will be hoping to add the famous Glitterball trophy to his stunning Olympic medal haul, which includes three gold and two silvers ? not to mention his eight World Championships.
Last night, jubilant Adam said: "I think this will come as a surprise to a lot of people, but I'm so excited to finally share the news that I'll be joining Strictly this year.
"I'm really looking forward to doing something totally different and challenging myself away from the poo
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UGO MONYE JOINS STAR STUDDED LINE-UP
Ugo is joining a star-studded group of celebrities for Strictly in a line-up that has a few firsts, including EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, who will be the first ever deaf contestant to appear in the series.
Former Bake Off winner John Whaite will be taking to the dance floor in another first for Strictly as one half of an all-male pairing.
Also taking part is EastEnders actress Nina Wadia, TV presenter AJ Odudu, Peep Show's Robert Webb, McFly star Tom Fletcher, Dragons' Den investor Sara Davies, Coronation Street star Katie McGlynn, BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker, TV presenter Tilly Ramsay, CBBC host Rhys Stephenson and actor Greg Wise.
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STRICTLY COME DANCING CONFIRMS RUGBY PLAYER UGO MONYE AS FINAL NAME IN LINE-UP
RUGBY player Ugo Monye was last night confirmed as the final name in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing line-up.
Last month The Sun revealed the ex-England winger will be taking to the dance floor this autumn in a bid to get his hands on the Glitterball.
Sharing the news of his latest challenge, Ugo said: "WHAT’S GOING ON! I’m strictly going dancing.
"It’s now my time to show everyone that I’ve got more than just dad dancing moves. My two beautiful daughters never had a chance to see me on the rugby pitch, so to know they can watch me waltzing and twirling every week is really special to me."
He added "I love an outfit at the best of times, so bring on the sequins!"
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STRICTLY COME DANCING UNVEILS ITS FIRST EVER DEAF CONTESTANT
EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis has become the 12th celebrity to be confirmed as taking part in Strictly Come Dancing.
She will be the first ever deaf contestant to appear in the BBC One dancing competition.
Ayling-Ellis described being the first ever deaf contestant on the show as “exciting” and “a little bit scary”.
She added: “It is the hardest secret I have ever had to keep so it feels amazing to finally have this out in the open. I hope I will do the deaf community proud and break down more barriers.
“But I am also very excited to learn an incredible new skill and even better I get to learn whilst wearing beautiful dresses made especially for me.”
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UGO MONYE 14/1 TO WIN STRICTLY COME DANCING 2021
UGO MONYE finds himself in the centre of the betting with Ladbrokes to win Strictly Come Dancing this year.
As the 15th and final contestant announced taking part, the bookies have installed Monye as a 14/1 shot to lift the glitterball trophy this year.
Tom Fletcher remains the 4/1 favourite, but he’s got Adam Peaty breathing down his neck for that gold medal as a 5/1 shot.
Jessica O’Reilly of Ladbrokes said: “Ugo says he’s got more than dad dancing in his locker, but the bookies aren’t quite as convinced just yet.”
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STRICTLY COME DANCING PROFESSIONALS AT WAR OVER WHO GETS SAME-SEX PAIRING
MALE Strictly pros are enraged by the prospect of Bake Off star John Whaite being paired with newcomer Kai Widdrington – because at 6ft 2ins he’s the show’s tallest dancer.
There’s been a scramble to be in the BBC1 contest’s all-male duo as they know their performances are likely to be the most closely watched of the upcoming series.
There’s been an expectation that tall John, 32, would be paired with some of the pros including Aljaz Skorjanek, 31, Johannes Radebe, 34, and Graziano di Prima, 27, who are all around 6ft tall.
A TV insider said: “Producers are keen to pair up John with the right dancer and that means ensuring he has someone of a similar height – and Kai fits the bills perfectly.
“Kai also has experience of being in a same sex pairing as last year he was coupled with Big Brother star Brian Dowling on Ireland’s version of Strictly. But there’ll be disappointment felt, in particular, by Johannes and Graziano as two years ago they blazed a trail by performing the show’s first all-male dance routine on the show.”
Read the article in full here.
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EXPLAINED: WHEN DOES STRICTLY COME DANCING 2021 START?
Fans can’t wait for the new Strictly Come Dancing to get underway in 2021.
However, the BBC have not yet confirmed when the series will start.
The dancing show usually starts around the middle of September.
But the 2020 series started in mid-October, a month later than usual due to the Covid pandemic – so the 2021 series could follow suit.
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KATIE MCGLYNN HAS DANCE TRAINING ON THE GREATEST DANCER WITH STRICTLY STAR BEFORE SIGNING UP
SOAP star Katie McGlynn appeared in the celebrity special of The Greatest Dancer for Sport Relief before joining Strictly Come Dancing line-up.
The actress took part in the special in March 2020, alongside Olympic gymnast Louis Smith, YouTuber and Strictly star Saffron Barker and musician Hrvy.
At the time, Katie – who underwent dance training for her stint – posted on her social media: “And please remember people, I am not a dancer.” Katie no doubt picked up some dancing tips from her team while she was rehearsing with them – as they have all appeared on the Strictly Come Dancing.
Louis won the series in 2012, while Saffron took part in 2019 and Hrvy appeared in 2020.
The choreographed performance included street dancing and break dancing moves to the upbeat number Wish You Well by Becky Hill and Sigala.
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ROSE AYLING-ELLIS 10/1 TO WIN STRICTLY COME DANCING
EastEnders’ Rose Ayling-Ellise coule be one to watch. on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.
Ladbrokes have installed the EastEnders star at just 10/1 in the betting, a price she shares with Robert Webb, while Tom Fletcher continues to lead the way at 4/1, ahead of Dan Walker and Tilly Ramsay (both 6/1).
Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “We’re strapping ourselves in for a scintillating series of Strictly, with no less than seven names currently in with a genuine chance of winning the Glitterball Trophy.”
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EXPLAINED: WHEN DOES STRICTLY 2021 START?
Fans can’t wait for the new Strictly Come Dancing to get underway in 2021.
However, the BBC have not yet confirmed when the series will start.
The dancing show usually starts around the middle of September.
But the 2020 series started in mid-October, a month later than usual due to the Covid pandemic – so the 2021 series could follow suit.
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TILLY RAMSAY SECOND-FAVOURITE TO WIN STRICTLY COME DANCING
Tilly Ramsay has been tipped as second-favourite with Ladbrokes to win the next series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Gordon Ramsay’s daughter was announced as the ninth celeb taking part in the next series of the BBC show, and the bookies reckon she’s got a great chance of winning the Glitterball Trophy, putting her just behind Tom Fletcher at 6/1.
Elsewhere, 20/1 says Greg Wise takes home this year’s Strictly crown, meaning Sara Davies is the only other name currently considered less likely to win.
Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “Tilly Ramsay could well be the one to watch on this year’s Strictly, with the early money suggesting she’ll go deep into the competition.”
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UGO MONYE 14/1 TO WIN STRICTLY COME DANCING 2021
UGO MONYE finds himself in the centre of the betting with Ladbrokes to win Strictly Come Dancing this year.
As the 15th and final contestant announced taking part, the bookies have installed Monye as a 14/1 shot to lift the glitterball trophy this year.
Tom Fletcher remains the 4/1 favourite, but he's got Adam Peaty breathing down his neck for that gold medal as a 5/1 shot.
Jessica O'Reilly of Ladbrokes said: "Ugo says he's got more than dad dancing in his locker, but the bookies aren't quite as convinced just yet."
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STRICTLY WAS ROCKED BY COVID CRISIS LAST YEAR
This is not the first time Strictly has faced a Covid crisis.
Despite all pros and celebs being made to isolate for a fortnight prior to filming, and being made to test twice weekly, boxer Nicola Adams and her partner Katya Jones were forced to leave in 2020 after the Russian pro dancer tested positive.
Singer HRVY also caught the virus days before the launch show aired last October. Judge Motsi Mabuse was forced to self-isolate for two weeks after making an emergency trip back to Germany.
Last night, a BBC spokesman declined to comment.
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STRICTLY’S KATIE MCGLYNN SNUBS EX GIOVANNI PERNICE AS SHE FOLLOWS ALL THE PRO DANCERS APART FROM HIM
SOAP star Katie McGlynn followed every pro dancer except ex-boyfriend Giovanni, after announcing she will be joining Strictly Come Dancing.
The Hollyoaks and Coronation Street star was linked to the hunk back in 2017 – shortly after he split from her co-star Georgia May Foote. Katie took to Instagram on Tuesday to share her excitement for the show.
The 28-year-old captioned the glitzy unveiling video: “Pass me those sequins @bbcstrictly. I AM SO EXCITED AND NERVOUS!! But as long as I don’t fall over mid-routine I’ll be quite happy!
“And what a line up we have already… cannot wait to meet everyone and start this crazy journey with my new Strictly fam. Let me know which dance you want to see me try my hand at the most… #strictly.”
However, eagle-eyed fans spotted Katie followed all the pro dancers on Instagram except for her ex-boyfriend Giovanni.
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WHAT HAS ROSE AYLING-ELLIS SAID ABOUT HER STRICTLY APPEARANCE?
Speaking about becoming Strictly’s first deaf contestant she said: “Finally! about time – but I can’t believe it’s me that’s doing it.
“I’m so, so excited and I think it will be great to break the stereotype that people think that deaf people can’t enjoy music and learn to dance – so I’d better be able to dance.
“Now it’s out there’s no going back, that’s it, I’m doing it. I’m going to be in it to be there all the way through, otherwise what is the point? the glitterball – that is what I want.
“Every time I watch it, the people on it seem to be having the best times of their lives, so why would I not want to do that?
“The cast of eastEnders are family, they’re really excited, they’re so proud of me and they’ve already been so supportive of me and I think they’re going to be really happy for me.”
Read more here.
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STRICTLY COME DANCING PROFESSIONALS AT WAR OVER WHO GETS SAME-SEX PAIRING
MALE Strictly pros are enraged by the prospect of Bake Off star John Whaite being paired with newcomer Kai Widdrington – because at 6ft 2ins he’s the show’s tallest dancer.
There’s been a scramble to be in the BBC1 contest’s all-male duo as they know their performances are likely to be the most closely watched of the upcoming series.
There’s been an expectation that tall John, 32, would be paired with some of the pros including Aljaz Skorjanek, 31, Johannes Radebe, 34, and Graziano di Prima, 27, who are all around 6ft tall.
A TV insider said: “Producers are keen to pair up John with the right dancer and that means ensuring he has someone of a similar height – and Kai fits the bills perfectly.
“Kai also has experience of being in a same sex pairing as last year he was coupled with Big Brother star Brian Dowling on Ireland’s version of Strictly. But there’ll be disappointment felt, in particular, by Johannes and Graziano as two years ago they blazed a trail by performing the show’s first all-male dance routine on the show.”
Read the article in full here.
- Joseph Gamp
JUDI LOVE 20/1 TO WIN STRICTLY
Judi Love is among the outsiders to win Strictly Come Dancing with Ladbrokes.
The Loose Woman and stand-up comedian heads into the 2021 competition as a 20/1 shot with the bookies.
Jessica O’Reilly of Ladbrokes said: “Tom Fletcher’s position as the clear favourite is looking pretty safe, and unfortunately for Judi Love it seems unlikely she’ll be challenging his position at the top of the betting.”
- Joseph Gamp
EASTENDERS’ ROSE AYLING-ELLIS TO MAKE HISTORY AS STRICTLY COME DANCING’S FIRST EVER DEAF CONTESTANT
The historic announcement was made last night on EastEnders’ social media just after the latest episode of the BBC1 soap, which sees her play Frankie Lewis, who is also the show’s first deaf character.
The Twitter post read: “We’re unbelievably excited to announce that our very own @RoseAylingEllis will be joining the cast of @bbcstrictly 2021! Take a look at our exclusive interview with @EmmaBarton and Rose. Good luck from all of us at #EastEnders, Rose!”
It comes after Strictly became the first TV show to feature an all-female pairing, ex-boxer Nicola Adams and pro Katya Jones, in 2020.
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ADAM PEATY’S STRICTLY STATEMENT (CONTINUED…)
Speaking to BBC Radio 1, the British sportsman admitted that he’s “bad at dancing” but “is a quick learner” so could surprise fans as he swaps the swimming pool for the salsa.
Adam added in a statement: “I think this will come as a surprise to a lot of people, but I’m so excited to finally share the news that I’ll be joining Strictly this year.
“I’m really looking forward to doing something totally different and challenging myself away from the pool.
“I’m hoping my competitive nature is going to compensate for my dancing abilities!”
Adam revealed earlier this month that he would be taking a break from swimming to focus on his mental health following in the steps of fellow sport stars Simone Biles and Ben Stokes.
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OLYMPIAN ADAM PEATY ANNOUNCED AFTER HIS GOLD MEDAL WIN IN TOKYO
Olympian Adam Peaty has been announced as the latest contestant for this year’s instalment of Strictly Come Dancing.
The swimmer, who won two gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics just two weeks ago, confirmed he would be taking to the ballroom on today’s BBC Radio 1’s Newsbeat.
The news comes days after The Sun reported that Strictly bosses were keen to sign an Olympic hero.
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