Strictly confirms Chris Appleton as fourth celebrity in star-studded line-up – and he has major A-list connections
Fans have been loving the solid of Strictly Come Dancing this yr, and on Friday, the BBC introduced that celebrity stylist Chris Appleton can be the fourth star competing in this yr’s present.
Chris is a stylist to the celebs and has labored with the likes of Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez and Sofia Vergara. The star has beforehand been named as a ‘Hair Star’ by Vogue UKand he lately launched his first memoir, Your Roots Don’t Define You.
“I’m thrilled to be joining Strictly Come Dancing and coming home to the UK for this incredible experience,” Chris mentioned about becoming a member of the present. “I’ve always believed that the best things happen when you take a chance and try something new. I may know my way around a salon floor, but the dance floor is a whole different story – and I can’t wait to get started.”
Reacting to the information, one fan on social media enthused: “This is going to be epic,” whereas a second posted: “This line up keeps getting stronger and stronger,” and a 3rd added: “Oh, this is so iconic.”
Chris can be becoming a member of the likes of Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer and Delta Goodremwho have been confirmed in mid-June to be collaborating.
Speaking about becoming a member of the present, Delta, who lately represented Australia in the Eurovision Song Contestmentioned: “I’ve been incredibly honored to perform on many different stages throughout my career – from TV, theatre, film sets, to touring my own shows around the world, there is however one stage I’ve never stepped onto and that is the ballroom floor! I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining Strictly and can’t wait to get started!”
Upcoming Strictly sequence
Strictly goes to be extremely totally different when the present returns to our screens in the autumn, with three new hosts becoming a member of the present following the departure of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on the finish of final season.
In May, it was confirmed that Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe would be taking over from the long-lasting duo. The trio have been confirmed when Strictly’s Instagram shared a video of Emma being joined by Johannes, with Josh teaming up with the pair afterwards.
Speaking about becoming a member of the present, Emma mentioned: “It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Strictly – I’ve cheered and danced along from my sofa for years – so to be stepping into the Strictly ballroom is something I can’t quite understand. It’s impossible to fill the shoes that Tess and Claudia have left behind – two wonderful, iconic women who have been the beating heart of Strictly for so long.
“I can solely hope that we’re capable of assist to steer the ship as fantastically as they’ve, into this new chapter. I can not wait to spend my weekends with Josh and Jojo, the unimaginable dancers and the judges. Fingers crossed for a ten from them!”
