Fleur East has joined the Strictly Come Dancing 2022 line-up.
The former X Factor star said: “I’m equally nervous and thrilled to be part of this year’s Strictly line up. I’m excited to learn new skills and I want to soak up every moment of this magical experience.”
“It’s such an honour to be on the show after years of watching it with my Father who loved it so much. Unfortunately my Dad is no longer with us but I know he will be watching over the ballroom in spirit.”
She's heading in the direction of the #Strictly dance floor. Welcome pop star and presenter Fleur East! 🪩
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— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) August 11, 2022
She added: “I’m doing this to make him and my family proud and can’t wait to get my dancing shoes on!”
Fleur will join former Arsenal footballer Tony Adams, pop singer Molly Rainford, Ted Lasso star Ellie Taylor, singer Matt Goss, Loose Women panelist Kaye Adams, and radio and TV presenter Richie Anderson on the upcoming season of Strictly.
Soap stars Will Mellor and Kym Marsh, comedian Jayde Adams, Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds, and radio host Tyler West will also take to the dancefloor next month when the BBC series returns.
