“The First Dwarf”: Paralympic Champion Ellie Simmonds Makes Strictly Come Dancing History

BBC's Strictly Come Dancing is the highlight of the autumn TV calendar and fans of the show are in for a special treat this year as a new themed episode will be making it's debut. Celebrating 100 years of the BBC, the fun-filled new theme will see each of the couples take to the Strictly ballroom floor, either dancing to a theme tune from an iconic BBC programme or in tribute to one of the BBC’s most loved services.

Loose Women favourite Kaye Adams has been announced as part of this year's Strictly Come Dancing line-up, and already she's thinking about what she will be like on the dancefloor. Kaye, 59, admits she doesn't know what came over her when she agreed to take part in the competition alongside Paralympic swimming gold medallist Ellie Simmonds and Britain’s Got Talent finalist Molly Rainford, as she said: “I’m really not good at all the sexy stuff. "I’m pretty good at performance if it’s jokey because I’m a bit of a show-off.

The new series of Strictly Come Dancing will kick off on September 17, former contestant and TV presenter AJ Odudu has announced.The 34-year-old, who was forced to withdraw from the final of the dancing competition last year after suffering a torn ligament, revealed the news on The Big Breakfast alongside co-host Mo Gilligan. She said: “We do have the exclusive that the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2022 is going to be September 17.

A co-star of Helen Skelton has issued a warning to the BBC about the 'wild' star after she was announced for Strictly Come Dancing. The Countryfile presenter was the 15th and final famous face confirmed for the dance contest with the 2022 series line-up now complete.

Strictly Come Dancing is set for its 20th series this year and the start date for the show has been confirmed. The show's launch episode, which sees the celebrities paired up with their dance partner, will be broadcast on Saturday, September 10. Just like in previous series of the show, the launch episode will be pre-recorded and will be filmed in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.

Fleur East has been named as the early favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing 2022.The singer, who was runner-up on The X Factor back in 2014, has high odds to bag the glitterball trophy this year. Bookmakers Ladbrokes are offering odds of 7/2, but Fleur’s still got some fierce competition.TV presenter Helen Skelton and former Britain’s Got Talent finalist Molly Rainford will be hot on her heels, according to the betting company – who have placed both their odds at 6/1.The exciting odds come after the BBC confirmed the 15 famous faces who will take to the dancefloor when the competition returns in September.

Strictly Come Dancing stars for 2022. Bristol has added interest this year - as if we needed it - because one of our own, Bedminster’s Jayde Adams, is among the stars being paired up with a professional dancer and about to learn the difference between a tango and a salsa.

Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton has been announced as the final contestant to join BBC's Strictly Come Dancing 2022.The 39 year old mother of three will don her dancing shoes alongside the likes of Coronation Street's Kym Marsh, actor Will Mellor and singer Fleur East. The celebrities will have to put their best foots forward to impress the Strictly judges: Motsi Mabuse, 41, Shirley Ballas, 61, and Craig Revel Horwood, 57, as well as Anton Du Beke, 56, who will be a permanent judge this series.

Strictly Come Dancing's Janette Manrara has headed on holiday with a former co-star - and it's not her professional dancer husband Aljaz Skorjanec. She is enjoying a girls' getaway with former Strictly contestant Ashley Roberts. The Pussycat Dolls star and Strictly spin-off It Takes Two host are enjoying the sun, sea and sand in Mykonos.

Strictly Come Dancing bosses have signed wildlife camera man and presenter Hamza Yassin to take part in this year's show. The star, who presents the BBC’s Animal Park and has also served as a guest presenter on Countryfile, is the thirteenth famous face confirmed the show's 20th series. Sharing his joy at landing a place on the show, Hamza said: "I am absolutely over the moon to be joining Strictly 2022.

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Helen Skelton is the latest celebrity to join the all-star line-up for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, reports claim. Bros singer Matt Goss and Paralympic swimming gold medallist Ellie Simmonds are among those already signed up, and it’s been said that presenter Helen will be joining the fray following her marriage split. The broadcaster confirmed her break up from her husband Richie Myler in April after nine years of marriage.

Britain's Got Talent when she was just 11-years old. She stole the nation's heart after she sang Ave Maria, but was pipped to the post in 2012 by dog act Ashley and Pudsey, leaving Molly winding up in sixth place. READ MORE: Strictly announce Ted Lasso and Mock the Week star as the next contestantMolly said: "I'm so excited to be part of Strictly Come Dancing, I've watched it for years and can't wait to meet the pros and the others taking part! I can't wait to learn the moves and get dancing!" After BGT, Simon Cowell and Sony honoured the young performer with their first ever drama school scholarship, landing her a place at Sylvia Young Theatre School.

Read More: Yorkshire pub makes price vow despite £100,000 energy bills increase A source told the Sun : “It’s the perfect way to bounce back. Most people are absolutely desperate to avoid the Strictly curse but Helen would love it to give her some confidence back “She’s a great signing for the show and enormously popular with viewers, especially after what has happened to her lately.

Ellie Taylor has been announced as the ninth celebrity to be joining the Strictly Come Dancing 2022 line-up.The news was shared on this morning's Lorraine, Tuesday 9 August, where Ellie chatted to Ranvir Singh. Speaking ahead of their debut next month, Ellie admitted that her mum started crying when she told her the exciting news. She also shared that she's not the best dancer, but one of the routines she'd love to perform is the jive.