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It’s been a busy week for the BBC , who have been slowly announcing who will be learning the art of dance over the coming months.

Monday (August 11) marked the first day of announcements , with Gladiator’s Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, former Love Island winner Dani Dyer, Doctor Who’s Alex Kingston and football legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink all unveiled.

The following day saw EastEnders actress Belvinder Sopal, who plays Suki Panesar-Unwin on the BBC soap, and YouTuber George Clarke announced.

Wednesday (August 12) was a frantic day in terms of announcements, beginning with drag queen La Roix , who previously reached the semi-finals of Britai

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