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It’s that time of year again … yes, when BBC 1’s super popular Strictly starts announcing who this year’s show’s contestants are.
I had a handful of requests to come on various broadcast media to discuss the latest announcements including BBC Wiltshire.
This year, the county is represented by Emma Thynn, Viscountess Weymouth.
The 33-year-old chef and model is a contributing editor for British Vogue and also runs Longleat safari park with her family.
This year’s contestants:
There are 15 celebrities taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2019. They are:
- Actress Emma Barton
- Footballer David James
- Comedian Chris Ramsey
- Coronation Streets Catherine Tyldesley
- Youtuber Saffron Barker
- Sports presenter Mike Bushell
- CBBC presenter Karim Zeroual
- Viscountess Emma Weymouth
- American TV Personality Michelle Visage
- Paralympian Will Bayley
- Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing
- Footballer Alex Scott
- Radio 1 DJ Dev Griffin
- Olympic rower James Cracknell
- TV Presenter Anneka Rice
Strictly Come Dancing is returning for its 17th series on BBC One in 2019.
It kicks off with the red carpet launch on Monday, August 26, 2019.
The series premiere will follow shortly after, but a date is yet to be confirmed.
The main show will air live on Saturday evenings with the results the following day on Sundays.
