Sign in Subscribe
Celebrities

Sarah Hadland Joins Strictly Come Dancing Amid Familiar Faces and Surprising Links

Strategic Insights

— 2 min read

As the UK prepares for the 20th year of Strictly Come Dancing, a new contestant has been announced: acclaimed actress Sarah Hadland. The 53-year-old, known for her role of Stevie Sutton in the BBC's Miranda, expressed her excitement about joining the show, stating, "I feel particularly excited to be part of such an iconic show in its 20th year. I'm so ready for the glitz, glam and glitter and hopefully, I can make everyone watching at home proud!"

Sarah's announcement has sparked interest, given her surprising link to the show's judge, Craig Revel Horwood. In 2020, they both appeared on Richard Osman's House of Games Christmas Special. Despite the COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time, which required social distancing, Sarah and Craig formed a connection during the show.

This year, Sarah will be joined by other notable contestants, including punk icon Toyah Willcox, Olympian Tom Dean, and Love Island's Tasha Ghouri, as they compete for the coveted Glitterball Trophy. With her extensive experience in TV shows such as Murder, They Hope and Daddy Issues, Sarah is confident that she can bring some much-needed glamour to the dance floor.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sarah Hadland, an acclaimed actress, has joined the 20th season of Strictly Come Dancing.
  • She will be competing for the Glitterball Trophy alongside other notable contestants, including Toyah Willcox, Tom Dean, and Tasha Ghouri.
  • Sarah expressed her excitement about joining the show, citing her desire to bring glamour to the dance floor.
  • She has a surprising link to the show's judge, Craig Revel Horwood, having appeared with him on Richard Osman's House of Games Christmas Special in 2020.
  • The 2020 show was filmed with social distancing measures in place due to COVID-19 restrictions.
  • The contestants will face off in the competition, with the goal of winning the Glitterball Trophy.
  • Sarah's extensive experience in TV shows has prepared her for the challenge of Strictly Come Dancing.
  • Her family is excited to see her compete, including her mother, who has been asking if she would do the show for years.

Statistics:

  • 20 years: The number of seasons that Strictly Come Dancing has been on the air.
  • 53: Sarah Hadland's age.
  • 2020: The year Sarah and Craig Revel Horwood appeared on Richard Osman's House of Games Christmas Special.
  • 3,000 minutes: Craig's estimated time for the fastest swim across the English Channel (equivalent to 2 entire days).
  • 5 contestants: The number of notable contestants joining Sarah on the show, including Toyah Willcox, Tom Dean, Tasha Ghouri, and two other unnamed contestants.

Sources:

  • Express: The source of the information regarding the 2020 House of Games Christmas Special.
  • BBC's Miranda: The TV show where Sarah Hadland got her start as Stevie Sutton.
  • Richard Osman's House of Games Christmas Special: The 2020 show where Sarah and Craig Revel Horwood appeared together.

Read more