A 'RuPaul's Drag Race' judge will be taking to the dance floor this year
It really is quite hard to believe, but 'Strictly Come Dancing' is nearly upon us once again.
The 2019 series of 'Strictly Come Dancing' has announced the first 11 faces who will be taking to the dance floor later this September, and there's a few surprises amongst the line-up.
The first four celebrities announced last last week were YouTuber Saffron Barker, Comedian Chris Ramsey, former England goalkeeper David James, and 'Eastenders' actress Emma Barton.
Today, three new stars have been announced including a 'Made in Chelsea' star, a 'RuPaul's Drag Race' and 'Ireland's Got Talent' judge, and an English Paralympian. The newest announcement has been Jamie Laing, one of the members in the 'Made in Chelsea' line-up.
Made in Chelsea, but ready to dance in Elstree! Welcome to #Strictly @JamieLaing_UK https://t.co/NhK36jv5kZ ? pic.twitter.com/XqWZ046jww
— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) August 5, 2019
Earlier today, Michelle Visage was revealed as a contestant. Visage will no doubt be a favourite for those of us who have watched her antics on 'RuPaul's Drag Race', and it will be interesting to see her be judged for her performances for a change.
She's here to to slay the ballroom... Shantay @michellevisage, queen of @rupaulsdragrace, you stay! ?https://t.co/DwTbbAWJtE pic.twitter.com/qSdKRc1CKk
— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) August 5, 2019
British professional Paralympic table tennis player Will Bayley was also revealed as a contestant.
London 2012 ✅ Rio 2016 ✅
Strictly 2019 ✅ Will Bayley MBE @WillBayleytt, Gold-Medal winning Paralympian joins our line-up ?https://t.co/vNRTXnXAqx pic.twitter.com/97LErakrO6— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) August 5, 2019
Over the weekend, celebrity chef Emma Weymouth, CBBC presenter Karim Zeroual, sports presenter Mike Bushell, and 'Coronation Street' actress Catherine Tyldesley are all set to join the cast of contestants.
Meet Viscountess and chef Emma Weymouth. Ready to take on another title. #Strictly star 2019! ✨https://t.co/9aEIHdywK0 pic.twitter.com/9Pp4M4XEop
— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) August 4, 2019
Get ready to rumba @kayzer_1 #Strictly Come Dancing is calling for CBBC presenter Karim Zeroual! ?https://t.co/BmP2AQwDER pic.twitter.com/rg0nSj0jv3
— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) August 3, 2019
He's swapping early mornings for Saturday nights. Welcome to #Strictly Mike Bushell! @mikebreakfast ?https://t.co/oDlJx9OX6m pic.twitter.com/4v6LqgHTt5
— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) August 2, 2019
From Coronation Street to dancing feet. ? It's actress @Cath_Tyldesley's time to shine on #Strictly. https://t.co/HpvRW2TV8R pic.twitter.com/UhyOQPbhmw
— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) August 1, 2019
Stay tuned for the rest of the announcements for series 17 of 'Strictly Come Dancing', which are sure to be revealed over the coming days.