Strictly Come Dancing 2016: Louise Redknapp joins line-up for new series

The former pop star will be heading to the dancefloor
Confirmed: Louise Redknapp is taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this year
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Ben Travis15 August 2016

Louise Redknapp is the latest celebrity to have signed up for Strictly Come Dancing 2016.

The former pop star, who kicked off her career as a member of Eternal, is swapping the microphone for the dancefloor when the series returns this autumn.

The star says she’s a fan of the show, and usually watches it with her kids: “We have our Saturday night routine and all sit down to watch.

“When the show starts it really feels like the build up to Christmas.

“I would love to get as far as I can to do everyone proud and stay in long enough so my kids don’t think I’m rubbish!”

The singer, who is married to footballer Jamie Redknapp, should know a thing or two about dancing – she was a judge for two years on BBC One’s So You Think You Can Dance in 2009 and 2010.

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However, it seems the routines on Strictly will be a different area for her to tack;e.

“I’m looking forward to learning a new skill,” she said. “Ballroom and dancing with a partner is something I’ve never done before!”

Redknapp will join the likes of Melvin Odoom, Will Young, Ed Balls, Ore Oduba, and Laura Whitmore, who have also been confirmed for the competition.

The professional dancers returning for 2016 include Anton du Beke, Brendan Cole, Kevin and Karen Clifton, Pasha Kovalev, Aljaž Škorjanec, Giovanni Pernice, Natalie Lowe, Joanne Clifton, Janette Manrara and Oti Mabuse.

There will also be several new pros, including AJ Pritchard and Chloe Hewitt – who will be the youngest professionals ever on the series, aged 21 and 20 respectively.

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