THE Strictly Come Dancing 2025 launch is fast approaching – and if the rumoured line-up is anything to go by, fans are in for one of the best series yet.
The reigning Strictly champ is comedian Chris McCausland, who lifted the Glitter Ball trophy last year with Dianne Buswell.
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Dianne and Chris are the reigning Strictly champsCredit: BBC
But this year names heavily tipped to take to the dancefloor include winners of huge shows such as Love Island and I’m a Celebrity, as well as an Olympic legend.
Here’s all the famous faces reported to be signing up for Strictly this year.
Dani Dyer
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Former Love Island winner Dani is in talks to swap her bikini for sequinsCredit: Getty
It’s already been a huge year for Dani, 28, after she tied the knot with West Ham footballer Jarrod Bowen.
But Dani, the daughter of actor Danny Dyer, is in talks to waltz onto Strictly later this year, as The Sun revealed in June.
The mum-of-three is no stranger to winning reality shows, after scooping the £50,000 Love Island prize with ex-boyfriend Jack Fincham in 2018.
Stefan Dennis
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Neighbours legend Stefan is free to explore other options after the soap filmed its final episodeCredit: Getty
Actor Stefan, 66, will show fans a very different side to him after The Sun revealed he’s signed up for Strictly.
The Neighbours legend has played Ramsay Street lothario Paul Robinson since the first episode in 1985.
But, after the Australian soap filmed its final episode earlier this month, Stefan is free to explore other options.
Vicky Pattison
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Vicky is a firm reality TV favourite and previously won I’m a CelebCredit: Shutterstock
She’s been a permanent fixture on our screens since shooting to fame on Geordie Shore in 2011.
And 37-year-old Vicky’s popularity among viewers was cemented when she won the 2015 series of I’m a Celebrity.
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The Sun confirmed this month how Vicky had been offered a place in this year’s line-up, and she previously told us – while she’d love to do the show – she’ll struggle with the dances.
She said: “I’ve done my fair share of reality TV and I’d never say never to anything but I’m not a dancer, at all.”
Jake Brown
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He won The Traitors – but will Jake do as well on the dancefloor?Credit: Splash
After winning series three of BBC smash The Traitors, Jake, 26, is set to put his best foot forward in the race for the Glitter Ball later this year.
The Sun recently told how bosses are eyeing Jake up after waiving their “no reality star” rule.
A source told us: “Strictly bosses think Jake would be the perfect fit for this year’s line-up.”He’s a good guy, as viewers saw by his journey on The Traitors, so he will be popular with the fanbase and they love to cross-promote with other huge BBC shows.”
Balvinder Sopal
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Soap queen Balvinder will follow in the footsteps of EastEnders stars who have historically done well on the showCredit: Getty
Actress Balvinder, 46, has become a firm soap favourite since joining EastEnders as Suki Panesar in 2020.
EastEnders stars have historically done very well on Strictly and The Sun recently told how Balvinder is set to follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jamie Borthwick, Kellie Bright and Jake Wood.
A source said: “EastEnders has been a happy hunting ground for Strictly bosses since the show first aired and they believe Balvinder will be a huge hit with fans.
“She’s excited by the prospect, too, as she feels viewers will see a different side to her.”
Sir Mo Farah
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Sir Mo will show viewers he’s not just quick-footed when it comes to runningCredit: Shutterstock
Iconic Olympian Mo, 42, is no stranger to winning after receiving four gold medals during his career.
He might be quick on his feet but there’s no doubt the Quickstep will be a new challenge for Mo.
And he’s had already had a taste of reality TV, after coming fifth in I’m A Celebrity in 2020 when it filmed in Wales because of Covid.
Earlier this year he was unveiled as Giant Joel on The Masked Singer.
Angellica Bell
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It’s already been a huge year for Angellica after her Celebrity Big Brother stintCredit: Getty
Presenter Angellica, 49, has been entertaining the nation since joining CBBC in 2000.
Since then she’s enjoyed a successful broadcasting career and in 2017 she won Celebrity MasterChef.
After her stint in the Celebrity Big Brother house earlier this year, Angellica is now in talks to show off what she can do on the Strictly dancefloor.
