Having captained both Arsenal and England, he is regarded as one of Arsenal's greatest ever players and one of the all-time greats of English football. I can’t wait to meet my partner - god help her - and start the dancing." I am absolutely thrilled to be giving it my all on this year’s 20th anniversary of Strictly Come Dancing. Speaking about joining the line-up, the English football icon said: "To say I’m excited is an understatement - the lure of the sequins and the call of the salsa has me swapping my battered old football boots for a set of Strictly soft shoes. Tony Adams' football career has spanned across three decades, having played for both Arsenal and the England national team.
She has also appeared as a presenter on the last three series of Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway and a host of ITV gameshow The Void. After appearing on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here in 2018 she became host of the Hits Radio Breakfast show which she hosts every weekday. As a singer she has released two albums, with European chart hit single “Sax” reaching number three in the UK singles chart. I’m doing this to make him and my family proud and can’t wait to get my dancing shoes on!”Īfter coming runner-up in series 11 of The X Factor, Fleur has been a regular face in the world of music and broadcasting. Unfortunately my dad is no longer with us but I know he will be watching over the ballroom in spirit. It’s such an honour to be on the show after years of watching it with my father who loved it so much. I’m excited to learn new skills and I want to soak up every moment of this magical experience. Singer-songwriter Fleur East, a former X Factor contestant and presenter, joins the line-up for the new season - but will her musicality prove helpful to her? She said of joining the series: “I’m equally nervous and thrilled to be part of this year’s Strictly line up.