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Who is Mike Bushell? BBC Breakfast presenter announced as sixth Strictly Come Dancing contestant

Sports presenter Mike Bushell has been announced as the sixth celebrity contestant for Strictly Come Dancing.

The news was announced on BBC Breakfast.

Bushell, 53, told BBC Breakfast that he has known about his Strictly role for a "few weeks", adding: "I thought they got the wrong person.

"For years people have got me confused with Chris Hollins, who won in 2009."

He said he told his wife "why I was doing funny moves around the lounge, doing strange things".

Bushell added "I'm flying the flag for dad dancers."

So far the line-up includes Bushell, former Premier League footballer David James, EastEnders star Emma Barton and YouTuber Saffron Barker.

Other names already announced also include former Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley and Geordie comedian Chris Ramsey.

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