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Daily Record
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
BBC Strictly Come Dancing announces River City star as 12th contestant to join line up
Neighbours legend and former River City star Stefan Dennis is the latest name to be added to the star-studded BBC Strictly line up Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis is the 12th celebrity joining the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. After announcements earlier today (Thursday) confirming the ninth and 10th stars who are set to take to the BBC ballroom later this year - Thomas Skinner and Vicky Pattison - the Paul Robinson icon was added to the mix this afternoon. Stefan is an actor best known for playing the fan favourite Erinsborough stalwart in the longest running drama series in Australian television history. He created the role for the first episode in 1985 and appeared in over 6,000 episodes during the 40 years that the show was on air. Prior to joining Neighbours, Stefan worked extensively on Australian television, with roles on numerous shows such as Prisoner, The Henderson Kids, The Sullivans, Young Doctors and Sons and Daughters, to name a few. He has also appeared in The Bill, Dream Team and Casualty as well as starring in the West End musical Blood Brothers. From 2002-2003, Stefan appeared in Scotland's own soap River City, where he played evil Dr Marcus Mackenzie, who ended up being stabbed to death by a woman he tried to attack. On joining Strictly, Stefan said: 'This is an opportunity for me to once again learn to step out of my comfort zone in the world of television. Looking forward to the sparkle and reaching for the sky.' After months of speculation, the official line-up announcements kicked off on Monday, with Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey being the first name revealed. The news that Stefan has signed up was revealed on ITV's This Morning earlier today. Love Island champion Dani Dyer will also take part, as well as Doctor Who actress Alex Kingston, footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and YouTube star George Clarke. Drag Race star La Voix, rugby player Chris Robshaw, and trailblazing model Ellie Goldstein were added to the much anticipated new cast list on Thursday. The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner and former ITV I'm A Celebrity Queen of the Jungle Vicky Pattison were also announced earlier today (Thursday). Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton du Beke and Shirley Ballas are all set to return for 2025 alongside hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One and iPlayer in September.
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Strictly Come Dancing announces Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis legend as 12th star
Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis has been confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing. The soap star, 66, is best known for playing Paul Robinson on the now-cancelled Australian show. After being revealed on Thursday's edition of This Morning, Stefan told hosts Emma Willis and Craig Doyle: "I'm very excited to be doing something completely and utterly out of my comfort zone but because of that, I'm petrified." He added that British viewers will be "sick of" him eventually as Neighbours will also be airing until the end of the year. He added that he's had advice from co-star April Rose Pengilly, who has taken part in Australia's Dancing with the Stars. "She said, 'Every night I put ice packs all over my body,'" he revealed. It comes after reports of all the celebrities rumoured to be joining BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2025. Outside of Neighbours, Stefan has taken on roles in Prisoner, The Henderson Kids, The Sullivans, Young Doctors and Sons and Daughters. As for UK shows, Stefan has credits in The Bill, Dream Team, River City and Casualty. Stefan said in a statement ahead of the competition beginning: "This is an opportunity for me to once again learn to step out of my comfort zone in the world of television. Looking forward to the sparkle and reaching for the sky." Earlier in the programme, Vicky Pattison, who is best known for starring on Geordie Shore, had been announced as the 11th celebrity to be hitting the dancefloor. She said: "I'm buzzing like a an old fish but I'm really nervous as well. I've never done anything like this before, I'm opening up to a whole new audience as well. I'm terrified. Can you tell? I'm terrified."
