YouTube and TikTok star GK Barry is apparently the latest celeb to be circling a spot on Strictly 2024.
The 24-year-old blonde – whose real name is Grace Keeling – is currently in talks about waltzing onto the BBC ballroom show, reported The Sun. GK is massive on social media, boasting more than 4.5 million followers, and is seems show bosses reckon she would be “perfect for the younger audience they try and draw in”.
She has apparently met with Strictly head honchos twice, sparking speculation that she could be getting closer to signing on the dotted line for the upcoming series of the dance contest.
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The insider said: “Grace has had two meetings with Strictly about appearing on the show. She has a huge following on social media and bosses think she would be perfect for the younger audience they try and draw in.”
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The source said that GK was “super keen to get on board”, adding that she knew it would be her chance to become a bigger name. Fans are thrilled about the rumours, with many saying GK would be terrific on Strictly. “OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG,” one posted on X as the speculation started swirling.
“Bloody brilliant signing!!!“ remarked another. “She’ll be hilarious.” Someone else posted: “Awesome! Love GK.”
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If GK does sign up she is likely to find herself sharing the roster with comedian Chris McCausland, who looks set to become the show’s first blind contestant. There had long been rumours about Chris doing Strictly and he confirmed he was in the mix when he appeared on This Morning this week.
Pressed about the rumours by presenters Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley, he replied: “Do you know what? Nothing is… it’s on the cards, I’m thinking about it. It would be so fun.”
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However, Chris also said the show would be out of his “comfort zone” and that he wasn’t sure if he was “logistically capable of doing it”. “Can I be taught to do something even when I can’t even see what it is they are trying to teach me?” he asked.
Daily Star has contacted the BBC for comment.
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