HomeTVStrictly Come Dancing 2016: meet Tameka Empson

Strictly Come Dancing 2016: meet Tameka Empson

EastEnders star Tameka Empson is likely to be the biggest personality on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.

After hitting the jackpot and scoring new pro Gorka Marquez as her partner, Tameka can’t wait to get in the ballroom and show off her moves.

“I think I’m a good mover. I’ve been to dance classes as child. I think Oti is my main competition LOL!”

She’s wanted to be on Strictly for a long time so this year she snapped up the opportunity. “Strictly has always been a dream of mine. So when the opportunity knocked, I answered the door and said ‘Welcome, come on in! I’ve been waiting for you’.”

Does she think she can impress the judges? “I’d like to impress all the judges, but I’d also like to impress Craig and make him smile.”

Watch Tameka and Gorka’s first steps below:

Strictly Come Dancing 2016 returns at 9pm on Friday and 6.30pm on Saturday.

Pip Ellwood-Hughes
Pip Ellwood-Hughes
Pip is the owner and Editor of Entertainment Focus, and the Managing Director of PiƱata Media. With over 19 years of journalism experience, Pip has interviewed some of the biggest stars in the entertainment world. He is also a qualified digital marketing expert with over 20 years of experience.

Must Read

Advertisement