Strictly Come Dancing contestant Harry Aikines-Aryeetey is one of the 15 celebrities taking part in this year's series.

The much-anticipated launch night of Strictly Come Dancing 2025 finally revealed the celebrity pairings, with former Commonwealth sprinter Harry Aikines-Aryeetey confirmed as the first star to grace the Latin and ballroom dance floor. ‌

He'll be twirling around with professional dancer Karen Hauer. However, it was announced this week that Nikita Kuzmin's celebrity partner has had to withdraw. ‌

If you're a fan of the BBC show's festive specials, you might recognise Harry, but outside the glittery world of Strictly , he's an Olympian, a multi-gold medal-winning Team GB sprinter, and a familiar face from Gladiators. ‌

His impressive sporting CV includes go

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