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Who is Greatest Dancer receptionist Curtis Pritchard? Love Island finalist joins BBC show

The Greatest Dancer returns to BBC1 in January for a second series and, as well as a new dance captain joining the ranks, there's a new face behind reception.

And if you're a Love Island you'll most definitely recognise them as the series 2 receptionist is none other than Curtis Pritchard, who reached the final of the itv2 show last year alongside now girlfriend Maura Higgins.

The news was exclusively revealed on The Scott Mills Show on BBC Radio 1 back in July and Curtis will be seen on screen welcoming hopefuls to studio as they prepare for the biggest audition of their lives.

Curtis said: “To have left the Love Island villa and to be so quickly given an opportunity to be a part of a show as amazing as The Greatest Dancer is a dream come true. When I got the call I was so honoured to even be considered for this so the fact it’s happening I can’t quite believe!

"Dance is my passion and I can’t wait to meet all the contestants in the new revamped reception area."

Curtis replaces last year's Greatest Dancer receptionist Amelia Wilson and will be joined by fellow newcomer who joins Cheryl, Oti Mabuse and Matthew Morrison as a Dance Captain.

Who is Curtis Pritchard?

As well as being famous for reaching the final of Love Island 2019, Curtis, 23, is a successful ballroom dancer and appeared on the Irish version of Strictly Come Dancing - Dancing With The Stars.

Speaking of Strictly, he is the younger brother of the BBC show's pro dancer AJ Pritchard, with the two appearing as choreographers on the final of Ru Paul's Drag Race UK.

Curtis has also danced in a number of critically and commercially successful stage productions including Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Burn The Floor and Rip It Up.

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