This year's Strictly Come Dancing fans are chuffed that there's another history-making moment on the 2022 series after it was confirmed there would be two same-sex pairings. Radio and TV presenter Richie Anderson is paired with reigning champion Giovanni Pernice while comedian Jayde Adams will be dancing with Karen Hauer.
Richie, who admitted he had specific requirements for his partner, said before they were introduced: “As the great 80s philosopher Sinitta said: ‘He’s got to be big and strong and enough to… whirl me around the dancefloor.'" Richie was paired with his professional dance partner Giovann in the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show studio, exclaiming: “Could you get anyone better than Mr Giovanni? I feel like I’m the envy of the British public right now.” Giovanni was also pleased saying, “He’s got a lot of energy. I’m very, very happy.”
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