The glitterball is spinning faster than ever as Strictly Come Dancing announces four spectacular new professional dancers joining its 2024 roster. The BBC's flagship dance competition is shaking things up with this exciting addition to its world-class troupe.
Who Are the New Faces?
The fresh talent includes:
- Michelle Tsiakkas - A Cypriot champion who's danced with stars like Rita Ora
- Jowita Przystal - The reigning Strictly champion who won with Hamza Yassin
- Carlos Gu - An international Latin specialist with competition wins across three continents
- Vito Coppola - Italian stallion who made his mark in last year's series
What to Expect This Season
These dazzling additions promise to bring:
- Fresh choreography styles from around the world
- Even more competitive performances
- New chemistry with celebrity partners
- Potential show-stopping routines
The new professionals will join returning favourites like Dianne Buswell and Johannes Radebe when the show returns to BBC One this autumn. With this injection of new talent, the 2024 series looks set to be the most competitive yet.
Behind the Scenes
Strictly's executive producer Sarah James said: "We're thrilled to welcome our brilliant new professionals. Their diverse backgrounds and incredible talent will bring something special to the dancefloor this year."
The announcement comes as production ramps up for the new series, with celebrity pairings expected to be revealed in the coming weeks.
