THE 2021 HOPEFULS

TOM FLETCHER, 36

Mcfly star and children’s writer says: “I can’t wait to add new moves to my dad-dancing repertoire.”

ROBERT WEBB, 44

Peep Show comic and author jokes: “I can’t wait to get packed into a Spandex onesie…”

A J ODUDU, 33

TV presenter says: “I am beyond chuffed that I am going to be on this year’s Strictly”

JOHN WHAITE, 33

The 2012 Bake Off winner is proud to be half of the show’s first all-male partnership.

RHYS STEPHENSON, 28

CBBC livewire from Essex declares “I am BUZZING to be a part of Strictly Come Dancing.”

SARA DAVIES, 37

Tycoon and youngest Dragon on Dragons’ Den says she hasn’t danced since ballet as a kid.

KATIE MCGLYNN, 28

Best known as Sinead Tinker in Corrie, Katie says: “As long as I don’t fall over I’ll be happy.”

DAN WALKER, 44

BBC Breakfast anchor and Olympics host admits he’s “mostly terrified” to be in show.

TILLY RAMSAY, 19

Chef and CBBC host is looking forward to showing dad Gordon “how it’s really done”.

GREG WISE, 55

The Crown actor who is wed to Emma Thompson is doing it for his late “disco queen” sis Clare.

NINA WADIA, 52

Eastender said: “I like dancing like no-one’s watching so just need to blindfold the judges!”

ROSE AYLING-ELLIS, 26

Fellow Eastender says: “I hope I’ll do the deaf community proud and break down barriers.”

ADAM PEATY, 26

Olympic swimming champ hopes his competitive nature gives him the edge.

JUDI LOVE, 41

The comedian and Loose Women star said: “I’m so nervous but excited at the same time!”

OGU MONYE, 38

Pundit and ex-england rugby player claims: “I’ve got more than just dad-dancing moves.”