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Vicky Pattison has said 'sorry in advance' to Strictly Come Dancing fans, with the apology coming before her first live performance on the show.

The former Geordie Shore star is among the celebrity contestants taking part in the BBC One dance contest this year, which kicked off with the 2025 series launch show last Saturday night (September 20). 1

During the launch, it was revealed that Vicky will compete in the hit show this year alongside Kai Widdrington, which marks the dancer's own competitive return after he missed out on a celebrity partner last year.

The pair will perform during the first live show of the series on Saturday (September 27), with it being revealed that they'll be dancing the Cha Cha Cha to Best of my Love by Ella Eyre.

The night before the show

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