Strictly stars to face their fears

KAYE Adams and Richie Anderson are the latest celebrity contestants confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2022.

The Loose Women star, 59, announced her involvement during yesterday’s episode of the ITV daytime show, while TV and radio personality Anderson, 34, was unveiled during the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show earlier in the day.

They join previously announced stars in the line-up – Coronation Street actors Will Mellor and Kym Marsh.

Adams said she signed up for the dance competition as she wants the last year of her 50s to be “memorable”.

In a statement following the announcement, the Scottish broadcaster said: “I said I wanted to make the last year of my 50s memorable and I can’t think of a better way of doing it than showing the world my two left feet. Pray for me.”

Adams confessed she is “absolutely terrified” and admitted she “can’t dance at all”.

Meanwhile, Anderson said it is a “massive honour” to dance in an all-male partnership on Strictly.

He said: “This is a dream come true. I cannot wait to get in those sparkles and sequins and shimmy across the most famous dance floor in the world.

“Strictly is the ultimate feelgood show – as soon as I hear that iconic theme tune it’s just pure escapism.”

Marsh, who found fame in pop group Hear’Say and now co-presents Morning Live with Gethin Jones, and Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps actor Mellor, both 46, were unveiled on BBC Breakfast on Thursday.

Mellor said Strictly is his mother Shirley’s favourite show and that following the death of his father in 2020 from cancer, he wants to create new memories.

Richie Anderson and Kaye Adams speak out about their excitement and nerves about joining the show.