Strictly Come Dancing has announced the sixth celebrity that will appear in this year's upcoming series.
The beloved BBC dance show will be back on the box this autumn, with an exciting new line-up of stars ready to embrace the sequins and a Samba or two.
YouTube star George Clarke was unveiled on BBC Radio 1 as the latest contestant set to strap on their dancing shoes, best known to millions for his comedic videos on social media and the co-host of The Useless Hotline Podcast.
"Never thought I’d say this… but I’m doing Strictly! Honestly, I’ve got no idea what I’m doing but I’m excited to get stuck in... and potentially fall over a fair bit," he said of his upcoming gig.
Chatting to the presenters on BBC Radio 1’s Going Home Drivetime Show, George joked: "I was meant to be doing a marathon at the end of the month but can't now as I'm dancing."
"I found out two or three months ago, so there's been a lot of biting my tongue," he added. "I feel like it hasn't quite sunk in yet, it doesn't feel real."
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There are already several famous faces confirmed for Strictly's 2025 series.
EastEnders actor Balvinder Sopal and Doctor Who star Alex Kingston were recently announced in the line-up, alongside Love Island star Dani Dyer who will also head to the Strictly ballroom in September.
Footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Olympian-turned-Gladiator-star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey (aka Nitro) will be representing the sporting word in the competition this year.
More celebrities contestants are set to be announced in the coming days, so stay tuned.
Strictly Come Dancing airs on Saturdays on BBC One, while spin-off Strictly: It Takes Two airs on weeknights on BBC Two. Both shows are available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
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