The new season of Strictly Come Dancing is already shaping up to be an exciting one, with a diverse group of celebrities arriving for rehearsals following the recent line-up announcement. Among the stars spotted outside the London dance studios were Deaf Love Islander Tasha Ghouri, Miranda sitcom star Sarah Hadland, blind comedian Chris McCausland, former X Factor winner Shayne Ward, EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick, and triple Olympic gold swimmer Tom Dean.
This year’s line-up has already generated some buzz, especially with the controversy surrounding the alleged treatment of contestants on the show. The BBC has launched an investigation into the allegations made by former participant Amanda Abbington against dancer Giovanni Pernice, who has denied the claims. Additionally, dancer Graziano Di Prima has left the show, adding to the drama surrounding the competition.
With only six women signing up for this season, the competition is expected to be fierce. Some of the female contestants, like Tasha Ghouri, have had to defend their dance experience prior to joining the show. Tasha, who previously dated ex-pro dancer Giovanni Pernice, has a background in major dance events before her time on Love Island.
Another interesting dynamic to watch out for is the friendship between Sarah Hadland and Doctor Who’s Alex Kingston. Alex has jokingly expressed concern about competing against Sarah, who is a trained ballet dancer. This playful banter adds an extra layer of excitement to the upcoming season of Strictly Come Dancing.
As the rehearsals kick off and the celebrities start preparing for their dance routines, fans are eagerly anticipating the start of the new season. The glimpses of the stars arriving at the studios have only heightened the excitement and speculation about what’s to come. Stay tuned for more updates and behind-the-scenes insights as the countdown to the first episode begins.
