The 15 contestants taking part in the forthcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing have been confirmed.
Here is a rundown of who will be putting their best feet forward on the dance floor in the BBC One competition:
She has presented various shows throughout her career including BBC’s Countryfile, Newsround and Blue Peter.
Skelton has also worked on several major sporting events and has recently been announced as the new host of the BBC Radio 5 Live Sunday morning slot.
– James Bye
Speaking about his upcoming debut on the dancefloor, Bye said: “I’m not known for my shimmy or my twinkle toes – in fact, my kids regularly laugh at my dad dancing, but it’s an honour to be asked and I’m going to give it my best shot.”
– Hamza Yassin
After being announced on BBC Radio Scotland’s The Afternoon Show, he said: “I am absolutely over the moon to be joining Strictly 2022. Never in a million years did I think I’d be on such a cool show.”
– Fleur East
She is dedicating her appearance on the show to her father, who died in 2020 following a heart attack and was an avid fan of Strictly.
– Tony Adams
He memorably led the national side as they reached the semi-finals of Euro 96 before crashing out against Germany.
– Molly Rainford
“I’m so excited to be part of Strictly Come Dancing, I’ve watched it for years and can’t wait to meet the pros and the others taking part,” she said.
– Ellie Taylor
The 38-year-old began her stand-up career on ITV’s Show Me The Funny before going on to write and perform five live comedy shows, and has also appeared on Mock The Week, The Mash Report and Live At The Apollo.
– Matt Goss
He has also had success as a solo artist, featured in the 2018 fly-on-the-wall documentary After The Screaming Stops which reunited him and his brother for two 30th anniversary gigs, and is set to play the lead role in forthcoming psychological thriller movie Cobbler Killer Stranger.
– Tyler West
The fitness enthusiast was nominated for an Audio and Radio Industry Award for best new presenter in 2020.
– Ellie Simmonds
The 27-year-old said she is “literally bursting with excitement” but also “absolutely petrified” about taking her first steps in dance.
– Jayde Adams
Her Amazon Prime special, Serious Black Jumper, was released to acclaim and subsequently longlisted for an Emmy.
– Will Mellor
He joined the cast of ITV soap Coronation Street in 2021 as “out-and-out baddie” drugs lord Harvey, and also starred in Hollyoaks in the early part of his career.
– Kym Marsh
“I am really looking forward to it. I am nervous – but I am really looking forward to it,” she said.
– Kaye Adams
The 59-year-old also hosts a morning show on BBC Radio Scotland and has presented programmes on various channels, including on STV and the BBC, and was previously a panellist on Channel 5’s morning show The Wright Stuff.
– Richie Anderson
He is a regular fixture on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast show, presenting the travel bulletins, and has also hosted a variety of programmes himself.
