Lauren Oakley returns for her second year as a professional on Strictly Come Dancing and she couldn’t be more excited. “I grew up watching Strictly, always hoping that one day I could be part of the best show on television, doing what I love most,” she told the BBC. “Now that it’s happening, it doesn’t seem real. I can’t wait to start this new glitter adventure and join this amazing family.”
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with Strictly launch show airing on September 16, fans will soon get to see Lauren compete, plus find out who she’s paired with for series 21. Want to know more about Lauren? We have a low value…
Who is Strictly star Lauren Oakley?
Born in Birmingham, Lauren Oakley started dancing at the age of two, before competing professionally. Named youth champion at the prestigious Blackpool Dance Festival, the talented youngster won the dance and Latin disciplines.
© BBCLauren Oakley performs with Anton Du Beke and Neil Jones
In another impressive feat, Lauren was even crowned British Under-21 National Champion before starting her career on stage. As it turns out, Lauren, 32, has already worked with some of her Strictly co-stars, having previously been a lead dancer on national tours for Giovanni Pernice and Anton Du Beke.
Ahead of her Strictly debut, Lauren has been posting about the upcoming series on Instagram. He currently boasts an impressive fan base of 34.7k followers.
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Lauren has technically been a member of the Strictly family since 2022, but this year’s series will mark the first time she’s had a partner in the competition.
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After a number of impressive dance numbers last year, including a Rumba with Neil Jones in the second week’s results show, fans have been clamoring for her to be given a dance partner on the show. And after tweeting about their hopes for 2023, it seems the BBC show has taken notice!
As for her personal life, Lauren is happily married and praised her husband Max in several posts on Instagram. The couple tied the knot in September 2019, with the bride choosing a backless lace gown designed by Made with Love Bridal.
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