Helen Skelton has been confirmed as the final celebrity to join the Strictly Come Dancing 2022 line-up.
The Countryfile star, 39, is joining the likes of Loose Women panellist Kaye Adams, football legend Tony Adams and EastEnders actor James Bye as the celebrities prepare to take to the dancefloor.
The news was announced on presenter Claudia Winkleman’s BBC Radio 2 show, the ultimate celebration on Saturday (August 13).
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The host, who will be returning to her post alongside Tess Daley for the upcoming series, revealed to her listeners that BBC bosses refuse to tell her who is in the line-up prior to the announcements because she has a habit of “leaking everything.”
Helen’s involvement in the show has been heavily speculated recently and finally confirming the news, she said: “I’m really excited to get stuck into a fun adventure.”
“‘My family and friends have always loved the show and can’t wait for me to get started,” the mum-of-three added.
The announcement comes a few months after Helen announced her split from husband of nine years, Richie Myler back in April.
According to The Sun, the opportunity to do Strictly is Helen’s perfect way to “bounce back” following her highly public breakup.
A source told the publication: “It’s the perfect way to bounce back. Most people are absolutely desperate to avoid the Strictly curse, but Helen would love it to give her some confidence back.
“She’s a great signing for the show and enormously popular with viewers, especially after what has happened to her lately,” the insider added.
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This won’t be the first time the BBC Radio 5 Live host takes to the dancefloor as she took part in the Christmas special of the show back in 2012 alongside Artem Chigvintsev.
Speaking exclusively to Daily Star about Strictly, the former Blue Peter presenter previously said: “It’s one of those shows I think that is such a, you know, in terms of a telly gig, it’s the biggest and the best.”
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