DIY SOS star Nick Knowles, Olympic hockey player Sam Quek and former footballer Paul Merson have been announced as the latest names to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this year
Strictly Come Dancing has unveiled three additional celebrities set to hit the dance floor for the 2024 series. DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles, Olympic hockey champion Sam Quek, and footballing icon Paul Merson are the latest stars confirmed to join an already glittering line-up that includes Tasha Ghouri, Pete Wicks, Toyah Willcox, and JB Gill, among others.
Nick humbly referred to himself as the "least talented" in his family due to his siblings' industry experience. He expressed both humour and determination regarding the competition, stating he's "going to go for it," despite joking about his hope not to "wouldn't roll another ankle." Paul was the second celebrity to be announced on The One Show on Monday, expressing relief that he could finally share the news as he "doesn't like lying", despite having confided in his mother days earlier. Sam was the last star to be unveiled, with one of the show's hosts travelling to her home in Wirral for the big reveal, reports the Mirror.
Other celebrities confirmed by the BBC include EastEnders' Jamie Borthwick, Pete Wicks from The Only Way Is Essex, and Shayne Ward, known for both Coronation Street and The X Factor.
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