STRICTLY Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman confirmed the last name of the 2022 line-up this morning. Countyfile's Helen Skelton is the 15th and final celebrity announced for the forthcoming series.
The Sun revealed earlier this month that the star was appearing on the show hoping to “bounce back” from her shock marriage break up.
She said after the news was confirmed on Claudia's BBC Radio 2 show today: "I’m really excited to get stuck into a fun adventure. "My family and friends have always loved the show and can’t wait for me to get started.” Helen, 39, announced her break with rugby league ace husband Richie Myler, 32, in April — four months after their third child was born.
More on Strictly Come DancingDANCEFLOOR DUST-UP Strictly fans at war over line-up as viewers complain about signingsSTRICTLY DONE DANCING Fix row as EIGHT Strictly stars already have dance experience A source told The Sun: "Most people are absolutely desperate to avoid the Strictly curse but Helen would love it to give her some confidence back. “She’s a great signing for the show and enormously popular with viewers, especially after what has happened to her lately. “Everyone on the inside thinks she could end up going a very long way.” Helen started her TV career in children’s television, presenting Newsround and Blue Peter on the BBC.
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