Pete Wicks has been announced as the seventh celebrity contestant for the upcoming season of Strictly Come Dancing.
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The popular entertainment show, produced by BBC Studios, will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this Autumn, celebrating two decades of spectacular dance with even more glitz, glamour, and unforgettable performances.
Wicks, a well-known TV personality, author, radio and podcast host, first gained fame in 2015 on the BAFTA award-winning ITV show TOWIE.
He is also recognized for his red carpet appearances at the BRIT Awards, Pride of Britain Awards, and National Television Awards.
In addition, he co-hosts the award-nominated podcast “Staying Relevant,” which has achieved over five million downloads and topped the comedy charts multiple times. An advocate for animal rights, Wicks supports various charities.
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Reacting to the announcement on the KISS FM Breakfast Show, Wicks shared his excitement and apprehension: “Dancing live in front of the nation every Saturday? Absolutely terrifying. But anyone who knows me knows I love a challenge and trying new things, so I’m genuinely looking forward to getting stuck in.”
Strictly Come Dancing is a BBC Studios Entertainment Production for BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
The show is commissioned by Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the BBC, with Sarah James as the Executive Producer, Nicola Fitzgerald and Jack Gledhill as Series Editors, and Ciara Murray and Joe Turner as Series Producers.
Jo Wallace serves as the Senior Commissioning Editor for the BBC.
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