Annabel Croft and Nigel Harman Join Strictly Come Dancing Line-Up
Get ready to hit the dancefloor! Annabel Croft and Nigel Harman have been revealed as the latest celebrity contestants for the brand-new series of Strictly Come Dancing. The BBC One show is back this autumn, promising its usual sparkle, glam, and show-stopping moves.
Tennis Star Annabel Croft Swaps Racket for Rhinestones
Former British No.1 tennis ace Annabel Croft is bringing fresh excitement to the Strictly stage. Croft made history at 15 as the youngest British player in 95 years to compete at Wimbledon. She proudly represented Great Britain in top tennis cups and has been a staple of Wimbledon coverage for years.
Beyond tennis, Annabel is a seasoned TV presenter, having hosted shows like Treasure Hunt and Inceptor, while providing tennis commentary for major broadcasters including BBC, Sky, ITV, and Amazon Prime. On taking on Strictly, she said, “Swapping tennis balls for glitter balls and looking forward to finding some joyfulness in the process.”
EastEnders Star Nigel Harman Brings Drama to the Dancefloor
Actor Nigel Harman, known for his role as Dennis Rickman in EastEnders and award-winning performance in Shrek the Musical, is ready to show off his moves. Harman started acting at just eight and has a career spanning TV, theatre, and film.
Not just a performer, Nigel has also directed the UK tour of Shrek the Musical and won the National TV Award for Most Popular Newcomer. He’s also into mindfulness, adding an intriguing layer to his personality. On joining Strictly, he admitted, “As an armchair fan of the show, I have watched in awe… and now it’s my turn… gulp!”
Strictly Fever Builds Ahead of New Series
The exclusive news dropped on 10 August, with Annabel revealed on Virgin Radio’s Breakfast show and Nigel making his announcement on ITV’s Lorraine. Their arrivals add fresh buzz to the upcoming season, with more celebrities expected to be unveiled soon.
Stay tuned as Strictly Come Dancing gears up to dazzle audiences once again with its signature mix of glitter, drama, and high-energy dance!
