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Strictly fans stunned to learn ‘Bill Bailey’ is not comic’s real name as he took on nickname at school

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13.12.2020 - 03:39

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STRICTLY Come Dancing fans were stunned to learn that 'Bill Bailey' is not the comic's real name after he took on a nickname at school.

The 55-year-old star has enjoyed a successful career in comedy under the moniker, but he was actually born Mark Bailey. Follow our Strictly Come Dancing live blog for all the latest updates He started using Bill instead when a teacher kept referencing popular 1900s song (Won't You Come Home) Bill Bailey - and never looked back.

Bill and professional dance partner Oti Mabuse performed an impressive Charleston to the track in tonight's Strictly semi-final.

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