Faye excited to step out onto Strictly dancefloor
Adopted Mackem and Steps star Faye Tozer has been paired up with her dancing partner for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.
The 90s singer was partnered with Strictly dancer Giovanni Pernice in the first episode of this year’s hit TV show, which kicked off on Saturday night.
Ahead of her appearance on the show Faye, from East Boldon, said she is thrilled to finally get a chance to shine on the programme.
The 42-year-old, who rose to fame in the 90s as a singer in band Steps, was selected as one of the celebrities in this year’s series line-up.
Faye has made the North East her home, having settled there with her family – Sunderland-born husband Michael Smith and son Benjamin.
The pair married in 2009 at Beamish Hall, in County Durham, and welcomed their son later that year.
Speaking on the show after she was paired with her partner the pop star said: “I can’t believe I am here. I am so excited and I can’t wait to be swept across the floor.”
Other stars on the show include comedian Seann Walsh, documentary presenter Stacey Dooley, This Morning’s Dr Ranj Singh and TV presenter Katie Piper.
As well as TV star Susannah Constantine, former East-Enders star Charles Venn, news broadcaster Kate Silverton, former Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts, cricketer Graeme Swann, and DJ Vick Hope.