Zara McDermott is the seventh celebrity to join the 'Strictly Come Dancing' line-up.
Zara McDermott has signed up for Strictly Come Dancing
The 26-year-old star has carved out a career as a TV presenter since competing on the fourth series of 'Love Island' in 2018 and is "so excited" to have signed up for the BBC Latin and ballroom competition, which is set to return to screens in September.
In a statement, she said: "I am so excited to be joining the world of 'Strictly'! I grew up watching it every year with my nan and she was the biggest 'Strictly' fan. We would dance around the house and I have such fond memories of that time in my life. "
The 'Love in the Flesh' host went on to add that she even remembers the very first outing of the show in 2004 - which was won by journalist Natasha Kaplinsky along with her professional partner Brendan Cole - and recalled being "mesmerised" by all the dresses she saw on the stage as a child.
She added: "I even remember the first ever series, and being mesmerised by all the beautiful dresses! I can’t wait to throw myself into this experience and start training. It’s going to be incredible."
Zara will join fellow famous faces like 'The One Show' presenter Angela Scanlon, 'Sherlock' actress Amanda Abbington, broadcaster Angela Rippon, West End star Layton Williams, Channel 4 newsreader Krishnan Guru-Murthy, and comedian Eddie Kadi in the line-up for the new series as they all battle it out for the chance to lift the Glitterball Trophy.
Angela said: "I’m terrified, I’m excited and I have so many questions. Will they make me tan? How itchy are sequins?! Do they do flesh-coloured sports bras? Well - there’s only one way to find out, right!? Now I’m panicking a bit… but also secretly thrilled about the prospect of all that glitter. Let’s go!"
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