It may only be July, but the excitement of Strictly Come Dancing is growing as rumors circulate that many interesting names will be taking part in this year’s competition.
And now, the latest star tipped to join the cast in 2023 is TV series star Ellie Leach. According to a report in the Mirror, the actress, who is perhaps best known for her role in Opening the streetBosses have signed up for the hit series and can’t wait to show their dance moves on the dance floor seriously.
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It’s also been reported that the 22-year-old recently broke up with her boyfriend of five years, meaning that taking on the three-month project could be a welcome distraction for the TV star. Ellie is yet to comment on the news, but HELLO! approached the BBC for comment.
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Meanwhile, last week, Serious Fans were super excited when it was announced that TV legend Angela Rippon had signed up to star in the BBC series. If rumors are true, the 78-year-old presenter, known for being a presenter on BBC One News at nine o’clockhe will be the oldest contestant competing in the squad.
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© Matt Crossick – PA ImagesEllie Leach is best known for her role in Coronation Street
Angela, who has appeared regularly on screen for more than 50 years, hosted the original show Serious – the so-called broadcast Come to the dance lasted from 1988 to 1991 before returning briefly in 1998 – meaning her signing up for the show would have been a great panoramic moment.
© Guy LevyThe show will be back at the end of the year
There is no official confirmation from the BBC or the Serious team on which celebrities will be joining this year, but judging from previous years, the lineup is usually sent to fans weekly from August onwards. with Serious’s mid-September launch and official late-September start date.
Fans can look forward to seeing their favorite professional dancers again, as well as meeting new contestants. The experts confirmed to participate in 2023 are: Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Giovanni Pernice, Jowita Przystal and Johannes Radebe.
© Guy Levy Rigorous experts in the 2022 program
Other experts participating include Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas and Vito Coppola. However, Amy Dowden’s participation in the show still aired after her breast cancer diagnosis – something she bravely shared with HELLO! in an exclusive interview – but the dancer remains determined to return to the ring if treatment allows her to do so.
Amy Dowden hopes to return to Serious this year
SeriousBoss Sarah James said of the new series: “The excitement has been building for the 21st serious series and we’re lucky to have the best team in the business on and off camera. Our amazing presentations, amazing judges and world-class professional dancers are ready to bring the sparkle back to your screens this fall.We can’t wait! “
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