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.
The 38-year-old is also the co-host of a new show coming to Netflix, Cheat, alongside EastEnders' Danny Dyer. Fellow Strictly contestant Kym Marsh said: "I'm nervous but I'm really looking forward to it. " And Will Mellor is "chuffed" to be taking part.
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