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The 2024 celebrity contestant list was confirmed at the end of August. Among those waltzing and salsa-ing across our TV screens will be presenter Nick Knowles, comedian Chris McCausland and Olympic medallist Sam Quek.

Opera singer and broadcaster Wynne Evans says he’s still pinching himself. “Aportly balding opera singer, me, taking part in Strictly Come Dancing?!

“I’m not entirely sure how I’ll get along, if all else fails I’ll just have to learn the art of distraction.”

Meanwhile, X-Factor winner and actor Shayne Ward is “buzzing” for the “sparkles and magic”. “I’m no stranger to live TV, but dancing Latin and Ballroom in front of millions is a whole new level.”

Here are this year’s celebrities:

Chris McCausland – Comedian

JB Gill – Singer, TV presenter and author

Wynne Evans – Broadcaster, presenter, and professionally trained opera singer

Toyah Willcox – Singer and actress

Dr Punam Krishan – Media medic and broadcaster

Tasha Ghouri – Model and TV personality

Pete Wicks – TV personality, author, radio and podcast host

Shayne Ward – Actor and singer

Sarah Hadland – Actress

Jamie Borthwick – Actor

Tom Dean MBE – Three-time Olympic swimming champion

Montell Douglas – Gladiator and Olympian

Nick Knowles Bafta-winning TV presenter

Paul Merson – Former footballer and broadcaster

Sam Quek – Olympic and European Gold medallist, former England and Team GB hockey player and now a TV and Radio Presenter

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