Singer and recently confirmed Strictly Come Dancing 2022 contestant, Fleur East, has revealed the touching reason that she is doing the BBC series. Talking to host Ranvir Singh on ITV's Lorraine, she emotionally said: “I hope I get to dance to some of my songs… for me it’s quite emotional. My dad who passed away in 2020, Strictly was his favourite show.”
Getting emotional in the interview, she added, “I’m going to be doing it for him. I’m just gutted he can’t see me do it, but I’m going to keep him in mind during the show… I’m excited, my family, just for that reason, will be buzzing.
“I wasn’t expecting to get this emotional about it," she said as she started to cry. On the series, she joins previously announced contestants Will Mellor, Kym Marsh, Richie Anderson, Kaye Adams, Jayde Adams, Ellie Simmonds OBE, Tyler West, Matt Goss, Ellie Taylor, Molly Rainford and Tony Adams MBE.
