The full-line up for Strictly Come Dancing 2022 has finally been revealed.
However, fans of the BBC One show were left confused by a social media announcement issued by an official Twitter account.
A message shared on BBC Three’s page read: “Oh! What’s occurring? Nessa is bringing Barry Island to the ballroom as the 20th celebrity contestant confirmed for Strictly 2022.”
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The tweet also included a snap of Ruth Jones’ iconic Gavin and Stacey character against the Strictly backdrop, similar to the pictures released of all the confirmed celebrities taking part this year.
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A message was later shared on the BBC Three account admitting the announcement had been a prank, not least because Nessa is a fictional character.
Unsurprisingly, a number of Strictly fans rushed to their keyboards to reply to the post.
While some guessed it was a joke, others shared their excited after being duped by the fake announcement.
The channel later replied to its original tweet, tagging the official Strictly Come Dancing account as they wrote: “Sorry @bbcpress and @bbcstrictly our hand slipped.”
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Some disappointed fans went on to share their hopes that Nessa star Ruth will take part one day.
One fan replied: “Cruel. Very cruel.”
Another said: “So funny. Hopefully Ruth will sign up next year.”
There will be some major changes to this year’s Strictly, with pro dancers Oti Mabuse and Aljaz Skorjanec quitting the show earlier this year.
Aljaz’s dancer wife Janette Manrara will continue to host spin-off show It Takes Two.
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Since Aljaz and Oti’s departure, the BBC show has announced that four new professionals would be joining the show.
Vito Coppola , Carlos Gu , fLauren Oakley and Michelle Tsiakkas will all be taking to the stage when the show returns next month.
Meanwhile, Bruno Tonioli announced in May that he was leaving the show after 18 years as a judge on the panel.
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