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Kathryn Williams

Who is Catherine Tyldesley? Everything about the Strictly Come Dancing 2019 contestant

Catherine Tyldesley is another Strictly Come Dancing 2019 contestant, but what do we know about the actress who's joining comedian Chris Ramsey, ex-England goalie David James and EastEnders star Emma Barton?

The 35-year-old actress broke the news on This Morning to Eamon Holmes and Ruth Langsford saying she "can't really dance".

A mother-of-one to son Alfie, with husband Tom Pitfield, Catherine is a former Coronation Street barmaid who left the soap in 2018.

Who is Catherine Tyldesley?

From Walkden in Greater Manchester, Catherine is best known for her role as Eva Price in Coronation Street.

She joined the soap in 2011 and left last year after a dramatic storyline involving Shayne Ward's Aiden Conner and their baby, Susie.

Catherine has also starred in Emmerdale and period drama, Lillies.

The actress perfected a great Welsh accent earlier this year in Channel 5's 15 Days, an English-language adaptation of S4C's 35 Diwrnod.

She has finished filming the new six-part comedy series Scarborough, written by the creator of long-running sitcom Benidorm, coming soon to BBC One.

What does she say about being on Strictly?

She says: “I’m thrilled to be a part of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing. I’m a huge fan of the show. It’ll be my biggest challenge to date as I’m not much of a dancer, but I’ve always wanted to learn the skill and the time feels right!

"I’m nervous as hell but super excited to work with such talented professionals. Hold onto your jazz shoes... mine is sure to be a bumpy/clumsy/fun ride!”

She also told Eamon and Ruth that she was relieved at being able to speak about the secret and that her code name had been "jasmine."

 
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