Strictly Come Dancing's newest celebrity contestant has been announced. It follows the sad news that a star had to drop out just a week into rehearsals.

Game of Thrones actor Kristian Nairn will be replaced by another actor - this time an Emmerdale star.

Lewis Cope is filling his spot in the BBC competition. He is best known for his performance in ITV's Emmerdale as Nicky Milligan, who in an explosive storyline was revealed to be a member of the series' iconic Tate and Dingle families.

Lewis was announced as the newest recruit on The One Show on Thursday night.

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