Monger, 25, whose nickname is Billy Whizz after the Beano comic character, is also known for taking part in Celebrity Race Across The World and has covered Formula One and the Paralympics for Channel 4. An upcoming BBC documentary will show how he beat the world record for a double amputee in the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. Monger said: “I’ve spent the last 12 months training 20 hours a week for an Ironman world record attempt, but the thought of donning sequins in front of Craig Revel Horwood fills me with a fear I’ve never experienced before.
“This is about as far from my comfort zone as it can get. My family are big Strictly fans, so I’m doing it for them and to raise awareness for what I’m doing for Comic Relief next year. I’m just hoping my leg doesn’t fall off mid-dance.
” Monger will dance with Strictly professional Nadiya Bychkova, who on this year’s main series was partnered with Olympic swimmer Tom Dean, the first celebrity eliminated in 2024. Monger, a Pau Grand Prix in European Formula 3 winner, was injured following a Formula 4 crash in 2017, causing both his legs to be amputated. He was only the third double leg amputee to complete the Ironman world championship triathlon when he took on the challenge for Comic Relief earlier this year by finishing the 140.
6-mile course in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Monger completed it in 14 hours 23 minutes and 56 seconds, more than two hours inside the previous record. He previously raised £3.
2 million .
