Kate Silverton and Seann Walsh have been confirmed for ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
The 48-year-old television broadcaster and the comedian have become the 10th and 11th names to be announced for the upcoming series of the BBC Latin and ballroom dance competition, which hits screens later this year.
On her addition to the line-up, Kate – who is one of the main anchors for BBC News – said: "I’m excited to confirm that I will be swapping the newsroom for the ballroom and joining this year’s wonderful Strictly family. It’s something of a departure for a news journalist, shifting focus from the headlines to my hemlines and I suspect the only serious element of my life over the coming months will be in training hard and figuring out the foxtrot … but I am so looking forward to the fun, laughter and all the challenges ahead."
Whilst 32-year-old funnyman Seann said: "Having seen videos of me dancing on friends’ phones from the night before, it’s safe to say I’m petrified but also so excited. I’m really looking forward to the lifts, the Lycra and the laughs, although as Craig would probably say ‘dancing is no laughing matter dahhhhling …’"
The news was announced during Friday’s (17.08.18) episode of ‘The One Show’.
Kate and Seann will be joining the likes of Ashley Roberts, Stacey Dooley, Dr Ranj Singh, Graeme Swann, Vick Hope, Katie Piper, Faye Tozer, Danny John-Jules and Joe Sugg on the show, which sees them compete against each other in the hopes of lifting the glitterball trophy.
The show’s remaining celebrity contestants are expected to be announced over the coming weeks.
Kate Silverton and Seann Walsh join Strictly Come Dancing
