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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ellie Muir

Olympian to Gladiators star: First look at Strictly Come Dancing cast

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  • Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, known as Nitro from Gladiators, has been announced as the first celebrity contestant for the 2025 series of Strictly Come Dancing.
  • The Olympic sprinter and multiple European and Commonwealth champion made the announcement on BBC's Newsround on Monday.
  • Aikines-Aryeetey previously competed in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special last year alongside professional dancer Nancy Xu.
  • The upcoming series will feature two new professional dancers, Alexis Warr and Julian Caillon, joining the returning cast, with all four judges also set to return.
  • Gorka Marquez, a popular professional dancer, will not be partnered with a celebrity for up to four weeks due to his role as a judge on the Spanish version of the show.

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Strictly Come Dancing reveals Gladiators star as first celebrity in 2025 lineup

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