Krishnan Guru-Murthy is the last known celebrity. Come Dancing contestants begin to announce. And, as always, they were preceded by weeks of rumors about everyone from Jill Scott to Philip Schofield.
The colorful show is set to return in September with hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, with judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Mosty Mabuse and Anton Du Beke returning their chairs.
In the past In 2008, cinematographer and host Hamza Yasin gave professional dancer Yowita Przystal her first win since joining the show a year earlier. But who will lift the Glitterball trophy in 2023?
Here are the currently confirmed famous dancers.
Amanda Abbington 
Sherlock star Amanda Abbington. Credit: BBC
The announcements began on The One Show on Friday 4 August, with the first being 49-year-old actress Amanda Abbington, best known for her roles in Sherlock, Mr Selfridge and Steven Moffat's recent show The Foe. in the West End.
“I'm very happy that I was asked to do Strictly. I'm actually very shy and shy, so this will be a great opportunity for me to get over those things!» She said. “Besides, I am learning to dance, which excites me incredibly. I am also looking forward to training, I am very competitive as my family and friends will tell you. Can't wait to start!»
Angela Rippon 
Former newsreader Angela Rippon Photo: BBC
Next up on The One Show will be former newsreader Angela Rippon, who at 78 will be the oldest contestant on the show. During her long career, she hosted news programs, quizzes, and magazine programs. “Being a Strictly fan from day one and a former Come Dancing host, this is going to be a real adventure for me. Scary considering I'm 79 soon,” Rippon said. «But I'm really looking forward to the challenge and maybe the opportunity to learn how to dance Argentine tango!»
She currently presents the BBC's Rip-Off Britain and is a regular on Morning Live and The One Show. But most people's favorite memory of her will be the day she broke stereotypes by throwing out the news anchor's desk and dancing with Morecambe and Wise on their Christmas special.
Leighton Williams 
Stage and screen star Leighton Williams Photo: BBC
The theater and film actor has become The One Show's third announcement — and he's likely to go far in the competition. Born in Bury, 28-year-old Williams is best known for his roles in West End productions of Billy Elliot and Everybody's Talking About Jamie. He also has roles in Thriller Live, Rent, Hairspray and New Adventures, as well as TV roles in Bad Education and the rebooted series, Benidorm and the Greg Davies sitcom The Cleaner. He also runs his own performing arts troupe.
Williams said: «Absolutely delighted to confirm that I will be entering the UK's most iconic dance competition! It's time to bring it to the ballroom. So excited to learn new skills from the best. Add glitter… ALL glitter!”
Krishnan Guru-Murthy 
Newsreader Krishnan Guru-Murthy Photo: BBC
B On Saturday, August 5, it was revealed on the Claudia Winkleman Show on Radio 2 that 53-year-old Krishnan Guru-Murthy was the fourth member to be announced. Joining Channel 4 News in 1998, he is the longest-serving presenter for that broadcaster. He is also a regular on Unreported World, where he seems to tell stories from countries such as Afghanistan, Cambodia, India, Iraq, and Yemen and commentate on Paralympic Games ceremonies.
«I'm surprised, delighted and a bit confused to find that I'm participating in Strictly with a 'you only live once!' frailty,” he said. «I know I'll love it and have a great time and just hope I'm not the only one who enjoys my participation.»
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