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Strictly Come Dancing Fans Speculate on Pairings for New Series

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Fans of Strictly Come Dancing have been guessing which celebrities will pair up with professional dancers for the upcoming series. With the announcement of the 15 contestants, including Vicky Pattison and Stefan Dennis, fans are excitedly speculating about the pairings, particularly with Kristian Nairn's height being a notable factor. Many viewers think there will be another same-sex pairing, following in the footsteps of Johannes Radebe and John Whaite's historic partnership.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kristian Nairn, a 6ft9 Game of Thrones star, is expected to be paired with a male professional dancer due to his height.
  • Fans are speculating that Johannes Radebe, who previously became the first pro dancer on the show to be in a same-sex pairing, will be paired with Nairn.
  • The new series will feature 15 contestants, including Geordie Shore legend Vicky Pattison and Neighbours star Stefan Dennis.
  • Dani Dyer, daughter of EastEnders star Danny Dyer, and Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey (Nitro) are also featured in the lineup.
  • Former The Apprentice star Tom Skinner generated controversy due to his appearance on the show and responded to criticism on social media.
  • Other contestants announced for the upcoming series include TikTok star George Clarke, RuPaul's Drag Race UK runner-up La Voix (Christopher Dennis), actress and model Ellie Goldstein, and rugby star Chris Robshaw.

Statistics:

  • 15 contestants will take part in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.
  • 8 of the contestants are female, including Vicky Pattison, Dani Dyer, and Ellie Goldstein.
  • 7 of the contestants are male, including Stefan Dennis, Tom Skinner, and Chris Robshaw.
  • Kristian Nairn stands at 6ft9, making him significantly taller than most other contestants.
  • The new series will feature a mix of celebrities from TV shows, reality TV, and sports, including Gladiators and Rugby.

Sources:

  • Strictly Come Dancing (@BBCStrictly)
  • Mirror Celebs (mirror.co.uk/celebs)
  • BBC News (bbc.com/news)
  • Love Island (@LoveIsland)
  • EastEnders (@BBCEastEnders)
  • Gladiators (@GladiatorsHQ)
  • The Apprentice (@The_Apprentice)
  • RuPaul's Drag Race UK (@RuPaulsDragRaceUK)
  • TikTok (@GeorgeClarke)
  • Instagram (@LaVoix)
  • Newsround (itv.com/newsround)

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