Comedian and actress Ellie Taylor has joined the Strictly Come Dancing 2022 line-up.
The Ted Lasso star said: “Well, cover me in fake tan and roll me in sequins! I’m absolutely over the moon to be a part of Strictly 2022!”
“I’ve watched the show for years so to be able to take to the dance floor is a dream come true, for both me and mum who is a Strictly superfan!”
From Mock The Week to The Mash Report to Ted Lasso, actress and comedian Ellie Taylor is ready to shine on #Strictly! ✨
👉 https://t.co/xKFbRYO4Be @EllieJaneTaylor pic.twitter.com/qS3sLcIXxC
— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) August 9, 2022
“At the moment I’m focusing on the excitement and glitter and choosing to ignore the fact that I have the dancing ability of a newly born giraffe. Bring it on!” the Mock of the Week star added.
Ellie will join singer Matt Goss, Loose Women panelist Kaye Adams, radio and TV presenter Richie Anderson, soap stars Will Mellor and Kym Marsh, comedian Jayde Adams, Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds, and radio host Tyler West on the upcoming season of Strictly.
The popular BBC series is set to return to our screens next month.
