Three new celebrities have been announced for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing, including former England rugby captain Chris Robshaw, Drag Race UK finalist La Voix, and trailblazing model Ellie Goldstein.
La Voix, whose real name is Chris Dennis, is a performer, presenter and singer who finished as runner-up on the 2024 series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK. He said: 'I've performed for royalty, RuPaul and Simon Cowell, but nothing fills me with more excitement (and quite a bit of terror) than the thought of dancing in front of millions on live Saturday night TV.'
Chris Robshaw, the former England rugby union captain, admitted he is out of his comfort zone but looking forward to the challenge. He said: 'This is about as far out of my comfort zone as it gets! I'm hoping to take my dad dancing to a whole new level, and my mum can't wait to drag me along to her Zumba class.'
Ellie Goldstein, a pioneering model with Down syndrome, made history in 2023 as the first model with Down syndrome to grace the cover of British Vogue. She has also appeared on the covers of Glamour, Elle and other magazines, and has featured in campaigns for Gucci Beauty and Adidas.
The three join previously announced contestants including Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Love Island champion Dani Dyer, Doctor Who actress Alex Kingston, footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and YouTube star George Clarke. Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton du Beke and Shirley Ballas will return alongside hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One and iPlayer in September.
