The first four contestants for the next series of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing have been announced.
McFly band member and author Tom Fletcher was the first celebrity to be revealed on BBC's One Show. Fletcher, who has also written songs for the likes of One Direction and Busted, expressed his excitement and nervousness in taking part in the upcoming series. Tom should be able to get plenty of advice from his other McFly band member Harry Judd who won the dancing reality show in 2011.
It's all about you Tom Fletcher! Our first celebrity of #Strictly 2021! 🙌
@TomFletcher 👉 https://t.co/trlUL5s16j pic.twitter.com/k5Zofx1Ais— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) August 4, 2021
The next personality to be announced as a contestant was actor and comedian Robert Webb who is probably best known as Jez in Peep Show where he stars alongside David Mitchell. 48-year-old Webb also regularly appears on shows such as Never Mind The Buzzcocks, QI and Have I Got News For You.
Award-winning actor, comedian, author and soon-to-be ballroom dancer. Welcome Robert Webb to #Strictly!🕺
@arobertwebb 👉 https://t.co/vp03Tqdk1a pic.twitter.com/6LeVzVel7R— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) August 4, 2021
Next up is TV presenter AJ Odudu. Odudu has reported backstage for The Voice UK and more recently appeared on Cooking With The Stars. The 33-year-old also produced a documentary called Manhunting With My Mum In Nigeria. AJ is also a qualified personal trainer and sports nutritionist and was appointed as contributing editor to Grazia magazine this year.
She's a total pro when it comes to live TV so she's sure to sparkle on #Strictly! Say hello to presenter AJ Odudu ✨ @AJOdudu 👉 https://t.co/lQqZATB9qm pic.twitter.com/9dm2zOdn9P
— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) August 4, 2021
The final contestant to be confirmed so far for the upcoming series is John Whaite. John is no stranger to reality shows, winning The Great British Bake Off in 2012 and now presents a weekly cooking segment on Channel 4's Steph’s Packed Lunch. The 33-year-old chef will make up half of the first ever all male partnership on the show, following in the footsteps of boxer Nicola Adams was half of the first female same-sex dance pairing with professional dancer Katya Jones last year.
From rum baba to the Rumba, all rise for star baker and now future #Strictly star John Whaite! 🕺
👉 https://t.co/8UDTG1YUUc pic.twitter.com/D68fZSGlQL— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) August 5, 2021
