Sam Quek MBE has been announced as the fifteenth and final celebrity contestant for the upcoming series of “Strictly Come Dancing.”
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The new series of the popular BBC show, celebrating its 20th anniversary, will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this autumn, promising even more glitz, glamour, and unforgettable performances.
Sam Quek, an Olympic and European Gold medallist, is a former England and Team GB hockey player who has transitioned to a career as a TV and radio presenter.
She earned 125 international caps for the England and Great Britain women’s hockey teams and secured a Gold Medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. In recognition of her contributions to the sport, Quek was awarded an MBE in 2017.
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In her new role, Quek will be stepping out of the sports arena and onto the dance floor. She has previously presented on BBC Morning Live, served as a Team Captain on “Question of Sport,” and has been involved in coverage for various sports including football, rugby, and cricket.
She also co-anchored the BBC’s Tokyo Olympic Games Breakfast programme and frequently appears on BBC radio channels.
Quek expressed her excitement about joining “Strictly Come Dancing,” saying, “As a former hockey player I’m used to playing as part of a team, but the thought of dancing on the Ballroom floor in front of a live audience is quite daunting! I’m chuffed to be a part of this legendary show and Quickstep into the shoes of a performer, it feels absolutely surreal but I’m ready for every bit of the adventure.”
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