The glitterball trophy is calling as Strictly Come Dancing unveils its most dazzling lineup yet for 2024, featuring two Love Island champions and an EastEnders favourite.
Dani Dyer, who won Love Island in 2018 alongside then-partner Jack Fincham, is swapping the villa for the ballroom in what promises to be one of the most talked-about casting decisions of the year. The daughter of actor Danny Dyer follows in her father's entertainment footsteps, though he notably turned down Strictly in the past.
She'll be joined by fellow Love Island winner Amber Davies, who triumphed in the 2017 series and has since established herself as a West End star in productions including 9 to 5: The Musical and Bring It On.
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Completing the exciting trio is Jamie Borthwick, best known for playing Jay Brown in BBC's EastEnders since 2006. The actor brings dramatic experience to the dance floor, having been part of some of the soap's most memorable storylines over nearly two decades.
The three celebrities join what insiders are calling one of Strictly's most diverse and talented casts in recent years. With reality TV royalty, theatrical experience, and soap opera drama all represented, the 2024 season promises fireworks from the very first cha-cha-cha.
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BBC bosses have clearly identified the perfect recipe for Strictly success, blending established actors with popular reality stars who bring their own dedicated fanbases to the show.
Dani Dyer's participation is particularly noteworthy given her father's previous rejection of the show. Danny Dyer famously stated he'd "rather s*** in my hands and clap" than appear on Strictly, making his daughter's involvement an interesting family dynamic.
Meanwhile, Amber Davies brings legitimate dance experience from her theatre work, potentially giving her an early advantage in the competition.
The full lineup is expected to be revealed in the coming weeks, with the show typically launching in September. But with these three confirmed, the battle for the glitterball trophy is already heating up.
