Singer and presenter Fleur East is the twelfth celebrity contestant confirmed for the brand new series of ‘Strictly Come Dancing‘.
East was the runner-up on series 11 of ‘The X Factor’ and following the show she has released two albums and had a smash hit in Europe with her debut single ‘Sax’.
East said:Ā āIām equally nervous and thrilled to be part of this yearās ‘Strictly’ line up. Iām excited to learn new skills and I want to soak up every moment of this magical experience. Itās 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. Iām doing this to make him and my family proud and canāt wait to get my dancing shoes on!ā
After appearing onĀ ‘Iām a Celebrityā¦ Get Me Out of Here’Ā in 2018 she became host of theĀ Hits Radio BreakfastĀ show which she hosts every weekday. She has also appeared as a presenter on the last three series ofĀ ‘Ant & Decās Saturday Night Takeaway’Ā and a host of ITV gameshowĀ ‘The Void’.
The news was revealed this morning on the Hits Radio Breakfast show.
East joins the previously announcedĀ Will Mellor, Kym Marsh,Ā Richie Anderson,Ā Kaye Adams,Ā Jayde Adams,Ā Ellie Simmonds OBE,Ā Tyler West,Ā Matt Goss,Ā Ellie Taylor,Ā Molly Rainford and Tony Adams MBE.
‘Strictly Come Dancing’ will return to BBC One and iPlayer this autumn.