British swimmer Tom Dean has made waves by becoming the first celebrity to announce his participation in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing line-up. The 24-year-old, who recently helped Team GB secure their men’s 4x200m freestyle title at the Paris Olympics, shared his excitement about trying something new on the popular dance show.
Dean expressed his eagerness to take on the challenge, stating, “Naturally you want to take a break after you’ve had a full Olympic cycle and the opportunity arose. I thought it would be really exciting to try something a bit different.” While the BBC has not officially confirmed Dean’s appearance, fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the full celebrity line-up.
As the ninth swimmer to compete on Strictly, Dean revealed that he will seek advice from fellow British swimmer Adam Peaty, who participated in the show last year. Despite admitting that he doesn’t “do too well out of water,” Dean is looking forward to immersing himself in the world of dance and giving it his all.
In addition to Dean, other rumored celebrities joining this year’s series include Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham, DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles, and former Arsenal player Paul Merson. However, Dean’s announcement comes at a tumultuous time for the show, as an investigation into allegations of misconduct by professional dancers Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima is ongoing.
Despite the controversy surrounding the show, Dean remains focused on the exciting opportunity ahead of him and is ready to showcase his determination and hard work ethic on the dance floor. Stay tuned for more updates on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing line-up and watch as Dean dives into a new challenge outside of the pool.
