Emma’s Strictly call-up
ARISTOCRAT Emma Thynn Viscountess Weymouth is the latest celeb to join the Strictly line-up.
The socialite and model is married to Ceawlin Thynn, Viscount Weymouth, heir to the Longleat Safari Park estate in Wilts.
His dad is the famously eccentric Alexander Thynn, 7th Marquess of Bath.
Aspiring chef Emma, 33, said: “I absolutely love watching Strictly every weekend and I can’t believe that I’m getting the chance to be on this series. I know it will be such an amazing experience from start to finish. I can’t wait for the dancing and the fabulous outfits.”
Other stars in this year’s show include ex-footballer David James, comedian Chris Ramsey, EastEnders actress Emma Barton, social media star Saffron Barker, actress Catherine Tyldesley, BBC Breakfast’s Mike Bushell and CBBC presenter Karim Zeroual.
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They were joined by her partner Anton Danyluk for dinner in Woodford, Essex. DEFIANT Stacey Dooley has hit back at her critics and admitted “she’s not for everyone” after the “white saviour” row.
The documentary film-maker warned she is made of “hard stuff” and boasted that she “rates” herself.
Strictly Come Dancing winner Stacey, 32, vowed not to change her straighttalking style.
She said: “I’m not going to crack every time someone says they don’t like me. I’m not for everyone.
“I really mean this: It doesn’t hurt me. “As long as you rate yourself and the people around you – you feel loved and they rate you – that’s what it’s all about.
“You can drive yourself loopy trying to make sure everyone likes you and it’ll never happen”.
The star was caught up in a racism controversy after posting a picture with a young black child in Uganda saying she was “OB.SESSSSSSSSSSED”.
Currently dating former dance partner Kevin Clifton, she also revealed she was not prepared for the level of fame brought by appearing on the BBC show.
Stacey added: “You can’t deny that Strictly puts you on a different stage.
“You come out the other end with lots of deals being thrown at you: ‘Do you want to be the face of this campaign?’
“Yeah, the money’s great but it’s not what you believe.”