We've got a text, and it's saying an islander may be taking to the dance floor.
has seen the likes of soap actors and sports stars compete for the glitter ball trophy, but reality stars are a different ball game. With the BBC previously thought to have a rule against reality TV stars appearing, Mark Wright was the first to break the mould in 2014 and later, Made In Chelsea' sJamie Laing solidified his fame on the show in 2020. Now,star Zara McDermott is said to be following in their footsteps - and she'll be the first Love Island star to dos o.
'She's absolutely loved the experience of documentary making and is over the moon to further her relationship with the BBC by signing up to Strictly.' Why did the BBC previously hold a strict policy when it came to reality stars appearing on Strictly Come Dancing? Well, it was believed they may have an unfair advantage over other contestants. But this isn't to say the show has totally shunned reality stars withMark Wright paired up with Karen Hauer in 2014 and fan favourite Jamie Laing taking to the stage again with Karen in 2020.
If Zara does appear on the show, she'll mark the first ever former islander to take to the Strictly stage. Since rising to fame on the ITV dating show - in which she famously coupled up with Adam Collard before being dumped from the island - Zara has added plenty to her TV resume. The star appeared on
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