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The Independent UK
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Ellie Harrison

Dev Griffin on Strictly Come Dancing 2019: Radio 1 DJ announced as celebrity contestant

BBC Radio 1 DJ Dev Griffin has been announced as the 13th celebrity to join the line-up of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.

The presenter will be joining comedian Chris Ramsay, former EastEnders star Emma Barton, ex-footballer David James, RuPaul’s Drag Race star Michelle Visage and many more on the line-up.

Griffin said: "I just can't believe I'm doing Strictly, it just doesn't feel real yet.

"It's going to be so much fun, but just to be clear, I'm not doing this to take part, I'm totally in it to win it! I can't wait to meet my partner and start practising." 

Earlier this month it was announced that new judge Motsi Mabuse would replace ballerina Darcey Bussell, who stepped down from the judging panel after seven years.

Mabuse will be joined by returning judges Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas and Bruno Tonioli with Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman returning as hosts.

Last year’s series saw broadcaster Stacey Dooley win with professional partner Kevin Clifton.

The 2019 edition will be without professional dancer Pasha Kovalev who recently announced he had quit the show after “eight incredible years” to “find a new challenge”.

Strictly Come Dancing will return to BBC One in September. 

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