Molly Rainford has been introduced because the tenth star becoming a member of the Strictly Come Dancing 2022 line-up.
Molly was a singer on the sixth collection of Britain's Acquired Expertise and he or she wowed the judges along with her beautiful rendition of 'One Evening Solely' by Jennifer Hudson, at simply 11-years-old. Ashleigh and Pudsey took the crown for that season, leaving Molly in sixth place.
She has additionally since had her personal CBBC present, Nova Jones, the place she performs an 18-year-old pop star who performs in house. Confirming her place on this yr’s BBC ballroom dancing competitors, Strictly’s official Twitter posted: "Say hiya to Molly Rainford, she’s an intergalactic pop celebrity from @CBBC and he or she’s right here to star on #Strictly!"
Upon the information being introduced, Molly mentioned: "I’m so excited to be a part of Strictly Come Dancing. I’ve watched it for years and might’t wait to satisfy the professionals and the others participating! I can’t wait to be taught the strikes and get dancing!"
Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas, and Anton Du Beke are returning to the panel, whereas 4 new professionals are becoming a member of the line-up. They're European cup winner Vito Coppola, Chinese language Nationwide Champion Carlos Gu, former Beneath 21 British Nationwide Champion Lauren Oakley and Latin dance champion Michelle Tsiakkas.
Forward of Molly's announcement, Ted Lasso star Ellie Taylor was the newest to enroll to the present, with the announcement being made throughout ITV's Lorraine yesterday. Ranvir Singh - who's been on the present herself - was readily available to quiz Ellie about her stint.
"I would like somebody who's affected person. I would like a tall, affected person individual," she mentioned of her perfect Strictly companion, "The dancing bit is what is totally out of my consolation zone. I've watched the present for years so to have the ability to take to the dance flooring is a dream come true, for each me and mum who's a Strictly tremendous fan. In the mean time I am specializing in the thrill and glitter and selecting to disregard the truth that I've the dancing skill of a newly born giraffe. Convey it on!"
This week it was additionally introduced that 80s legend Matt Goss can be the eighth superstar to hitch this years Strictly line-up. He added in a press release: "I’m extraordinarily nervous and excited, however I’m optimistic as a result of I’m very supple from the knees down."
Alongside Matt, Kiss FM presenter Tyler West was the seventh superstar contestant confirmed for the model new collection of the BBC ballroom dancing present. When requested how he felt to hitch the collection, he buzzed: "I'm SO gassed to be becoming a member of the Strictly household!"
Final week it was confirmed that the likes of Free Girls star Kaye Adams, Coronation Avenue actress Kym Marsh and Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps' comic Will Mellor have all signed up for the 2022 collection.
Strictly bosses revealed that the launch present can be recorded on Wednesday, September 7. It’s doubtless that the present will return on Saturday, September 10 with presenters Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly welcoming this yr’s line-up.
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