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Wales Online
12-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Strictly Come Dancing pro supported by fans after 'exciting' career announcement
Strictly Come Dancing pro supported by fans after 'exciting' career announcement Strictly Come Dancing star Michelle Tsiakkas made an exciting announcement on Monday Strictly Come Dancing star Michelle Tsiakkas was supported by fans after an "exciting" career announcement. The 29-year-old professional dancer joined the cast of the hit BBC programme back in 2022, alongside Vito Coppola, Carlos Gu, and Lauren Oakley. Michelle received her first celebrity partner last year when she was paired with EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick. They were eliminated in week ten. Ahead of the 23rd series of Strictly, which is set to begin this autumn, Michelle shared an exciting career update with her Instagram followers. In a joint post on Monday (August 11), Michelle and her partner Simone Arena revealed that they had been added to the cast of two Dancing with the Stars weekend experiences at Donaheys dance school. Michelle Tsiakkas made an exciting announcement on Monday (August 11) (Image: Ray Burmiston/BBC/PA Wire) "We're so excited to tell you that we'll be at not one, but two Donaheys Dancing with the Stars weekends next year," Michelle announced in a video. Simone added: "The first will be on the 7th of March at Alton Towers and the second will be on the 28th of March at De Vere Beaumont Estate." Michelle continued: "We'll be teaching you some really fun dance classes, performing our showcase for you, and, of course, answering all your questions in a Q&A." Simone concluded: "We can't wait. It's going to be two fabulous weekends, and we hope to see you there." Alongside the clip, the post's caption teased: "Michelle & Simone's chemistry, charisma, and jaw-dropping talent will light up the dancefloor and leave you absolutely spellbound. Expect energy, laughter, and plenty of magical moments. Michelle was partnered with EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick last year (Image: PA) "If you've joined us before, you know these weekends are pure dance heaven – and with Michelle & Simone, we're turning up the sparkle." Strictly fans quickly took to the comments section to share their excitement, with one person writing: "Fab news! Love seeing them dance together!" Another added: "Wow this is exciting news! Can't wait! You two are going to be absolutely amazing!" while a third said: "Yay, best news. Congratulations guys." Article continues below The news comes after Strictly began announcing its 2025 cast members on Monday (August 11). Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, aka Nitro, was the first celebrity to be confirmed, as well as Love Island's Dani Dyer, Doctor Who's Alex Kingston, ex-footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, and EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal. Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this autumn
Edinburgh Live
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Strictly Come Dancing pros flooded with support as they make joint announcement
Two stars from Strictly Come Dancing have sparked excitement among fans with a joint announcement about how enthusiasts can continue to see them 'keep dancing' into the following year. Devotees of the popular BBC One dance programme will be aware that Kai Widdrington and Lauren Oakley are set to return as professional dancers for the upcoming series this autumn. They'll be gracing the ballroom floor once again when the contest kicks off in just a few weeks, joining fellow pros Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, and Neil Jones. This year's professional lineup also includes Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Aljaž Škorjanec, Michelle Tsiakkas, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, and Vito Coppola. Additionally, it has been confirmed that two new professional dancers are joining the fray, with So You Think You Can Dance winner Alexis Warr and Australia's Dancing With The Stars' Julian Caillon being the fresh faces, reports the Manchester Evening News. (Image: Donaheys Instagram) However, beyond the televised competition, Lauren and Kai have shared some of their plans for dancing together next year. Donaheys posted a video on Instagram featuring the duo making a 'double announcement' that they will be participating in a series of weekend events in 2026. Accompanying the post was a message stating: "DOUBLE ANNOUNCEMENT! We're absolutely delighted to share that the dynamic duo Kai Widdrington and Lauren Oakley will be joining us for TWO of our 2026 Donaheys Dancing with the Stars weekends! "Get ready for phenomenal dance workshops, dance showcases, and fascinating Q&A sessions where you can dive deep into their incredible careers!" (Image: Donaheys Instagram) The post concluded: "These two bring their infectious friendship wherever they go - expect lots of laughs with this pair! Their playful energy and stunning technique make every moment unforgettable. If you've been to our DWTS weekends before, you know we create pure magic - and with Kai and Lauren, we're taking it to the next level!" Fans rushed to the comment section to express their support, with one writing, "This would be the best weekend." "Both my favourites," another said, while another added, "Very nice, Lauren." Meanwhile, Strictly's cheerful stars have been spotted returning to rehearsals for week two, as they gear up to pre-record the group numbers that will feature throughout the forthcoming series. This follows a busy week of rehearsing the upcoming group numbers, after which the team took a weekend break. They are now back for another week, ahead of the pre-recording of the group numbers scheduled for the end of August.
