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Fleur East has been named as the early favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing 2022.The singer, who was runner-up on The X Factor back in 2014, has high odds to bag the glitterball trophy this year. Bookmakers Ladbrokes are offering odds of 7/2, but Fleur’s still got some fierce competition.TV presenter Helen Skelton and former Britain’s Got Talent finalist Molly Rainford will be hot on her heels, according to the betting company – who have placed both their odds at 6/1.The exciting odds come after the BBC confirmed the 15 famous faces who will take to the dancefloor when the competition returns in September.

Strictly Come Dancing stars for 2022. Bristol has added interest this year - as if we needed it - because one of our own, Bedminster’s Jayde Adams, is among the stars being paired up with a professional dancer and about to learn the difference between a tango and a salsa.

Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton has been announced as the final contestant to join BBC's Strictly Come Dancing 2022.The 39 year old mother of three will don her dancing shoes alongside the likes of Coronation Street's Kym Marsh, actor Will Mellor and singer Fleur East. The celebrities will have to put their best foots forward to impress the Strictly judges: Motsi Mabuse, 41, Shirley Ballas, 61, and Craig Revel Horwood, 57, as well as Anton Du Beke, 56, who will be a permanent judge this series.

Strictly Come Dancing's Janette Manrara has headed on holiday with a former co-star - and it's not her professional dancer husband Aljaz Skorjanec. She is enjoying a girls' getaway with former Strictly contestant Ashley Roberts. The Pussycat Dolls star and Strictly spin-off It Takes Two host are enjoying the sun, sea and sand in Mykonos.

Strictly Come Dancing is set to dazzle screens once more for the 20th series of the long running TV favourite. The celebrity dance competition has been announcing this year's contestants and that includes Hamza Yassin.

Strictly Come Dancing’s 20th series is due to kick off in September, meaning another celebrity will soon be the proud owner of the famous glitterball. A host of famous faces are taking part in this year’s contest, including Will Mellor, Kym Marsh, Ellie Simmonds and Bros singer Matt Goss.

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Countryfile’s Helen Skelton has reportedly signed up for Strictly Come Dancing after the shocking split from her husband earlier this year.

Helen Skelton is the latest celebrity to join the all-star line-up for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, reports claim. Bros singer Matt Goss and Paralympic swimming gold medallist Ellie Simmonds are among those already signed up, and it’s been said that presenter Helen will be joining the fray following her marriage split. The broadcaster confirmed her break up from her husband Richie Myler in April after nine years of marriage.

Britain's Got Talent when she was just 11-years old. She stole the nation's heart after she sang Ave Maria, but was pipped to the post in 2012 by dog act Ashley and Pudsey, leaving Molly winding up in sixth place. READ MORE: Strictly announce Ted Lasso and Mock the Week star as the next contestantMolly said: "I'm so excited to be part of Strictly Come Dancing, I've watched it for years and can't wait to meet the pros and the others taking part! I can't wait to learn the moves and get dancing!" After BGT, Simon Cowell and Sony honoured the young performer with their first ever drama school scholarship, landing her a place at Sylvia Young Theatre School.

Read More: Yorkshire pub makes price vow despite £100,000 energy bills increase A source told the Sun : “It’s the perfect way to bounce back. 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.

READ MORE: Loose Women's Kaye Adams announced as next Strictly contestantEllie said: "Well, cover me in fake tan and roll me in sequins! I'm absolutely over the moon to be a part of Strictly 2022! I've watched the show for years so to be able to take to the dance floor is a dream come true, for both me and mum who is a Strictly super fan! "At the moment I'm focusing on the excitement and glitter and choosing to ignore the fact that I have the dancing ability of a newly born giraffe. Bring it on!"Ellie began her career in stand-up comedy and has appeared on shows such as The Mash Report and as a co-host on The Great Pottery Throwdown.

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The new series of BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing now has an eighth confirmed contestant. Singer-songwriter, musician and actor Matt Goss will take to the famous dance floor this autumn.

Lorraine Kelly has joked that there's more chance of her being a contestant on Love Island than being asked to do Strictly Come Dancing. That's despite the queen of breakfast TV being a bookies favourite to waltz across the dancefloor when the hit BBC show returns this autumn.

Paralympic swimming champion Ellie Simmonds has been announced as a contestant for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, saying she’s delighted to be the first contestant with dwarfism to take part in the show.

the Queen's 70 year reign on the final day of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Camilla Duchess of Cornwall, patron of the Big Lunch, joined Charles at a flagship feast at The Oval cricket ground in south London, while the Earl and Countess of Wessex are also set meet people creating the 'Long Table' down on The Long Walk leading up to Windsor Castle - despite the Met Office issuing a yellow thunderstorm weather warning. The duchess of Cornwall was seen in a stunning emerald green dress by Fiona Clare, whilst Charles donned a smart suit for the occasion.

Cheeky comedian Lee Mack wasted no time in using the Queen's Platinum Jubilee as an opportunity to stick the knife in Boris Johnson – metaphorically of course.The northern comic, 53, opened the concert, which is being held outside the gates of Buckingham Palace, by making light of the so-called 'partygate' affair in Downing Street. Speaking with the Prime Minister in attendance, who was in the royal box, Mack said: "Finally we can say the words ‘party’ and ‘gate’ and it’s a positive." The joke drew cheers and laughs from the crowd.The embarrassing quip comes just a day after the PM was booed outside St Paul's Cathedral as he attended the Thanksgiving service with members of the Royal Family.

Prince Charles and his son Prince William will pay tribute to the Queen on Saturday night during special concert as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.The senior royals will enter the stage towards the end of the concert, which is being held outside Buckingham Palace. Members of the public will be able to attend if they were among the lucky few to grab a ticket but if you missed out then worry not as the BBC will be screening the whole event.

Buckingham Palace for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and we could not be more ready.Will we get a repeat of Brian May on the roof of Buckingham Palace? Only time will tell…The stars will join Alicia Keys and Andrea Bocelli with a pre-recorded performance from Sir Elton John at Buckingham Palace on Saturday June 4 for the big celebration, alongside non-musical guests including  Sir David Attenborough and Stephen Fry.The concert, named the Platinum Party, will last around two and a half hours, celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne, and will be broadcast on the BBC.Guitarist Brian, who previously teased the news of the band’s involvement, said: ’20 years after playing the Queen’s glorious Golden Jubilee we’re very happy to be invited again.‘Then there was a moment when I wondered… after Buckingham Palace roof where can you go? Well… you will see!’Queen and Adam Lambert will open the festival, which will see 22,000 people attend, including 10,000 tickets to be released to the general public (while thousands of key workers will also be invited).Alicia will then perform, along with Duran Duran, Hans Zimmer, Ella Eyre, Craig David, Mabel, Elbow, and George Ezra.Eurovision’s Sam Ryder, who made history at the song contest, will also perform.Diana will round out the evening, and said: ‘Her Majesty has and continues to be such an incredible inspiration to so many across the world and I was absolutely delighted to receive an invitation to perform on such a momentous and historic occasion.’Also set to make an appearance are British legends including Emma Raducanu, David Beckham, Stephen Fry, Dame Julie Andrews, The Royal Ballet and Paralympian swimmer Ellie Simmonds.Meanwhile, musical fans are in luck as Lin Manuel

The BBC’s Platinum Party At The Palace concert to mark the Queen’s 70 years on the throne will see a huge range of musicians perform including rock band Queen with American pop star Adam Lambert opening. The performance comes 20 years after Queen guitarist Brian May performed God Save The Queen on Buckingham Palace’s roof during a show marking the Golden Jubilee in 2002.