Tom Fletcher, Robert Webb, and AJ Odudu are the first three stars announced for this year’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ line-up.
Tom Fletcher
The McFly star, the 48-year-old comedian and actor, and the TV presenter have been confirmed as the first trio of celebrities set to take to the ballroom floor on the BBC dance competition later this year.
The signings were confirmed on ‘The One Show’ on Wednesday (04.08.21).
Tom, 36, will be hoping to emulate the success of his bandmate Harry Judd after the drummer won the 2011 series of the show, as well as following in the footsteps of his wife Giovanna Fletcher, who was named Queen of the Castle after winning ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’ last year.
In a statement, he said: "I think the fact that I'm actually going to be dancing on ‘Strictly’ this year has only just started to sink in while I'm writing this! I'm incredibly excited, of course, but also totally terrified!
“My kids were excited too until I started showing them my best dad-dancing in the kitchen. I'm not sure how far they'll get me in the competition but I can't wait to add some new moves to my embarrassing dad-dancing repertoire."
While Robert is just hoping he can make it through the series without “causing serious injury to myself or innocent bystanders”.
He said: "I am ludicrously excited to be taking part in ‘Strictly’ this year. It's a big, generous, joyful show and I can't wait to get packed into a spandex onesie and fired from a glitter cannon directly at Claudia Winkleman. At least I think that's what happens.
“My goal is to try and survive from week to week without causing serious injury to myself or innocent bystanders. I know it's going to be a challenge. To do well in this competition is a test of character, although mainly it's a test of dancing."
AJ, meanwhile, said she is “beyond chuffed” to be invited to take part.
She added: "I am beyond chuffed that I am going to be on this year's ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ and I'm so glad I can finally tell my mum. Her face will be a picture, she's going to be over the moon! I absolutely love the show and am fully committed to making the most of every second of the ‘Strictly’ experience. Bring it on!"
More names will be announced in the coming days ahead of the start of the series next month, where celebrities will be partnered with a professional.
This year will also see four new dancers take to the floor, including Kai Widdrington, Nikita Kuzmin, Cameron Lombard, and Jowita Przystal.
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