Meet the New Celebrities of Strictly Come Dancing 2025

Written by The UK Journal

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey

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Dani Dyer

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Alex Kingston

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Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink

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Ellie Goldstein

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George Clarke

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Balvinder Sopal

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La Voix

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Chris Robshaw

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Meet the New Celebrities of Strictly Come Dancing 2025

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey

Olympic sprinter & Gladiator star Harry “Nitro” Aikines-Aryeetey is swapping the track for the tango this season.

Game On for Nitro

Dani Dyer

TV favorite Dani Dyer is ready to trade the villa for the ballroom, bringing charm and charisma to the dancefloor.

From Love Island

Alex Kingston

Doctor Who’s River Song herself, Alex Kingston, joins the glitterball chase with elegance and flair.

River Song Ready to Tango

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink

Ex-Premier League star Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is putting down his boots for ballroom shoes.

Ellie Goldstein

Vogue cover model Ellie Goldstein is breaking barriers as she takes her first spin on Strictly.

Vogue Cover Model

George Clarke

Social media star George Clarke is stepping out of the virtual world and into the spotlight.

From TikTok to Tango

Balvinder Sopal

Suki Panesar actress Balvinder Sopal brings soap star sparkle to the Strictly stage.

EastEnders Star Takes a Spin

La Voix

Drag queen La Voix becomes the first drag act to join the main Strictly lineup.

Drag Star Makes History

Chris Robshaw

Former England rugby captain Chris Robshaw swaps the scrum for sequins.

Rugby Captain Tackles the Cha-Cha

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