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Strictly Come Dancing Announces New Celebrity Lineup

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This year's Strictly Come Dancing line-up includes a former The Apprentice star Tom Skinner, Geordie Shore's Vicky Pattison, and Neighbours actor Stefan Dennis. The three celebrities will join a diverse range of contestants, from podcast hosts to former rugby players and models. The show's popular hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly will return in September, accompanied by a new lineup of professional dancers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tom Skinner, a 34-year-old former The Apprentice star, will join the Strictly Come Dancing line-up, saying he's "beyond excited" to be part of the show.
  • Vicky Pattison, a Geordie Shore star, expressed her excitement and nerves about being part of the show, admitting she's not a natural dancer.
  • Stefan Dennis, a Neighbours actor, said he's "very, very excited" to be doing something out of his comfort zone, but also "quietly petrified".
  • Skinner had previously received "death threats" and "vile comments about his children" following a series of social media posts.
  • The line-up includes a diverse range of contestants, including a podcast host, a former rugby player, a model and a woman with Down's syndrome.
  • New professional dancers, Alexis Warr and Julian Caillon, will join the show in September.
  • Former The Apprentice star Tom Skinner was fired by Lord Alan Sugar in 2019 during the show's 15th series.

Statistics:

  • 11 new contestants, including Tom Skinner, Vicky Pattison, and Stefan Dennis, have been announced for the upcoming series.
  • The line-up includes a mix of 10 celebrities, aged between 34 and 50.
  • The show will return in September, with 10 contestants competing in each week's live show.
  • Two new professional dancers, Alexis Warr and Julian Caillon, will join the show in September.

Sources:

  • "Tom Skinner joins Strictly Come Dancing line-up with Vicky Pattison and Stefan Dennis" - ITV's This Morning.
  • "Strictly Come Dancing 2023 contestants announced, including ex-England rugby player and model Ellie Goldstein" - The Sun.
  • "Strictly Come Dancing 2023 line-up in full: Meet the celebrities and professional dancers" - Mirror Online.

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