Lewis Cope 's dance competition background has emerged following his debut appearance on Strictly Come Dancing .

The ex-Emmerdale actor wasn't initially included in the lineup for the beloved BBC dance programme's 2025 series , with the celebrity participants finalised last month ahead of the recent launch.

Nevertheless, Lewis was brought in when another celebrity, Game of Thrones star and DJ Kristian Nairn, was forced to withdraw due to health issues just days after the complete lineup was announced.

Following a whirlwind after officially confirmed as a participant, Lewis appeared alongside the 15 celebrities being introduced to the Strictly ballroom during Saturday's pre-recorded launch programme (September 20).

Lewis Cope and Katya Jones on Strictly Come Dancing (Image: BBC)

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