Strictly Come Dancing 2022: singer and radio host Fleur East joins the lineup

Singer and radio presenter Fleur East is the 12th contestant to be announced for this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

She will join Molly Rainford, Ellie Taylor, Matt Goss, Kym Marsh, Will Mellor, Ellie Simmonds, Tyler West and Richie Anderson on the line-up.

There will also be three contestants with the surname Adams - Tony, Kaye and Jayde ( which are unrelated).

The BBC One Dance Competition is set to return in September.

"I'm equally nervous and excited to be part of this year's Strictly lineup," said East, a former X Factor contestant and I'm a Celebrity contestant, after her latest TV contest was revealed. targeted Thursday.

"I'm excited to learn new skills and want to enjoy every moment of this magical experience."

She said in a statement that it was "so honored to be on the show" after years of watching it with her late father, who was also a huge fan.

"Sadly my father is no longer with us but I know he will watch over the ballroom in spirit," she said . "I'm doing this to make him and my family proud and can't wait to get my dancing shoes on."