It’s nearing the end of summer and that can only mean one thing – Strictly Come Dancing 2024 is around the corner. The BBC has started announcing the celebrity line-up and, so far, comedian Chris McCausland , who is making history as the first blind contestant; JLS singer JB Gill, who was a runner-up on The X Factor , Go Compare singer Wynne Evans ; 80s music icon Toyah Willcox ; and BBC Morning Live star Dr Punam Krishan have been officially confirmed. But rumours have also been swirling over who else could be dancing the Foxtrot or taking on the Cha Cha Cha with several big names including Hannah Waddingham and Nick Knowles tipped for the show as it enters its 20th year .

Yesterday, a line-up ‘leaked’ online – and it suggests a Love Island star and an Olympian could be trying to impress judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood,Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke. More Trending Strictly Come Dancing 2024 line-up latest news – as full cast 'revealed' This Morning star rushed to hospital after experiencing 'worst pain of his life' Another Olympian has 'signed up' to Strictly Come Dancing 2024 Ruth Langsford sparks outrage for showing 'true colours' after clash about riots It has been a tough few months for Strictly after allegations emerged about the teaching methods of dancers Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima . They are not competing this year.

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