Loose Women star and Radio 2 host join Strictly

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

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.

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

Adams said in a statement following the announcement: “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.”