Harry Aikines-Aryeetey has been confirmed as the first celebrity taking part in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing .

In a surprise announcement that saw him prank CBBC Newsround viewers on Monday (August 11) morning.

Flexing his reputation as a star of Gladiators : Epic Pranks, Harry appeared live in the Newsround studio disguised as “world-famous choreographer Nicky Trott”, there to talk about his recent work on a scientific study into the benefits of dancing every day.

His disguise was not enough to fool Newsround presenter Jenny Lawrence though, who quickly rumbled who she was really talking to.

Harry then gave the real reason he was there: to tell the world he’s taking part in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.

The Gladiators star took part in last year's Strictly

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