Strictly Come Dancing Line-up Revealed: Doctor Who Star Alex Kingston Joins

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Alex Kingston, known for her iconic role as River Song in Doctor Who, has reportedly signed up to join the latest season of Strictly Come Dancing. The 62-year-old actress joins a star-studded line-up that includes Olympic gold medallist Sir Mo Farah, reality TV star Dani Dyer, and Neighbours actor Stefan Dennis. The BBC has yet to confirm the official celebrity cast.

This year's line-up promises to be one of the most exciting yet, with a diverse range of contestants, including model Ellie Goldstein, who plans to change the perspective of people with Down's Syndrome through her participation in the show. Lead judge Shirley Ballas has expressed her excitement for the return of the show this year, calling the cast "the cast of all casts."

Key Takeaways:

  • Alex Kingston, known for her role as River Song in Doctor Who, has joined the latest season of Strictly Come Dancing at the age of 62.
  • The actress will join a star-studded line-up that includes Olympic gold medallist Sir Mo Farah, reality TV star Dani Dyer, and Neighbours actor Stefan Dennis.
  • Model Ellie Goldstein has also signed up to appear on the show, aiming to raise awareness about people with Down's Syndrome and promote disability representation in the industry.
  • Lead judge Shirley Ballas has expressed her enthusiasm for the new season, calling it "absolutely off the charts."
  • The BBC has yet to confirm the official celebrity cast for the show.
  • The new season promises to feature a diverse range of contestants, including a mix of reality TV stars, athletes, and actors.
  • Alex Kingston has a long-standing love for the show, having expressed her desire to participate in the past, saying she couldn't join when fellow actress Sarah Hadland was also on the show.
  • The actress has a subsequent TV career, starring in US medical drama ER and period dramas The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders.

Statistics:

  • Alex Kingston has appeared in over 20 TV shows and movies throughout her career.
  • She is best known for her iconic role as River Song in Doctor Who, which made her a fan favourite among Whovians.
  • Ellie Goldstein has been a model since the age of 14 and has made history by landing the cover of Vogue magazine.
  • The new season of Strictly Come Dancing is expected to attract a large audience, with the show previously reaching over 10 million viewers in the UK.
  • Shirley Ballas has been a judge on the show since 2014, when it won the BAFTA for Best Entertainment Programme.

Sources:

  • The Sun
  • The Mirror
  • Metro
  • This Morning
  • Vogue magazine
  • BBC