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Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Line-Up Takes Shape: La Voix Joins the List of Star Contestants

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La Voix, a star from RuPaul's Drag Race UK, has joined the line-up of Strictly Come Dancing 2025, along with YouTube star George Clarke, EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal, Love Island winner Dani Dyer, Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Doctor Who actress Alex Kingston, and former footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. The contestants were announced over several radio and TV shows, with each sharing their excitement and nervousness about participating in the popular BBC dancing show. The show will return to TV screens in September, hosted by Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, with a new team of professional dancers and judges.

Key Takeaways:

  • La Voix, a star from RuPaul's Drag Race UK, is the seventh star to join the line-up of Strictly Come Dancing 2025.
  • The contestants were announced on various radio and TV shows, including BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, and ITV's Good Morning Britain.
  • George Clarke, a YouTube star and podcast host, said he has no idea what he's doing but is excited to get stuck in and potentially fall over a fair bit.
  • Balvinder Sopal, an EastEnders actress, said being on Strictly is a dream she held on to with no proof it would ever happen.
  • Dani Dyer, a Love Island winner, described the show as a "fun magical show" and expressed her excitement about wearing the costumes.
  • Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, a Gladiators star, said returning to Strictly was "so nice I just had to do it twice".
  • New professional dancers, Alexis Warr and Julian Caillon, will join the show.
  • Tess and Claudia will return as presenters, along with judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, and Shirley Ballas.
  • Strictly Come Dancing 2025 will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in September.

Statistics:

  • Seven stars have been confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2025: La Voix, George Clarke, Balvinder Sopal, Dani Dyer, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Alex Kingston, and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.
  • Four new contestants, including La Voix, were announced since Tuesday.
  • The show will have two new professional dancers, Alexis Warr and Julian Caillon.
  • The judges' table will feature the returning Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, and Shirley Ballas.

Sources:

  • BBC Radio 1: Going Home drivetime show
  • BBC Radio 2: Morning show
  • ITV's Good Morning Britain
  • The One Show
  • Strictly Come Dancing 2025 official announcement on BBC One

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