Strictly Come Dancing is almost back on our TV screens and the popular BBC One show's judges, professional dancers and 15 contestants have now been revealed. Amongst this year's line-up is Blue Peter and Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton, whose appearance was confirmed on Saturday, August 13.
With Strictly's launch show set to be filmed on Wednesday, September 7, viewers are dying to know which professional dancers the celebrities will be partnered up with. Despite the first show being three weeks away, Strictly fans are convinced that they've worked out who Helen will be paired with. Read here to find out how you can get tickets for the Strictly live shows.
Over the weekend, the TV presenter, 39, decided to follow Neil Jones - the only dancer from the cast. He then returned the favour. This mutual appreciation could hint that the pair will be taking to the dancefloor together.
Read more: Strictly star Helen Skelton's very public marriage break up
On being announced as part of Strictly 2022's line-up, Helen said: “I’m really excited to get stuck into a fun adventure. My family and friends have always loved the show and can’t wait for me to get started.”
Speaking on BBC Radio 2 at the weekend, she revealed that she only agreed to do the show recently but said she was keen to sign up after competing in the Christmas special in 2012. "Who gets to go to work and made to look a bit like Beyoncé and have a fun time?
"So I just thought, this is madness to not do it, of course I should do it. It'll be so much fun."
Helen started her TV career in children’s television, presenting Newsround and Blue Peter on the BBC. Whilst presenting on Blue Peter for five years she took on some incredible challenges, including completing the Namibia Ultra Marathon, cycling to the South Pole and kayaking over 2018 miles down the Amazon River.
Since then, she has presented shows across various channels, including Countryfile, several major sporting events for BBC Sport, ITV’s Lorraine, BT Sport’s FA Women’s Super League football matches, Channel 4’s Rugby league Super league coverage and Inside The Superbrands in addition to the highly successful On The Farm series for Channel 5 and being a regular on ITV Tonight.
Strictly Come Dancing is set to return to BBC One this autumn. For more showbiz and television stories, get our newsletter here.
READ NEXT:
Strictly Come Dancing start date confirmed as it's announced live audience will return to studio
Singer Fleur East breaks down as she reveals touching reason for doing Strictly Come Dancing
Celebrity Gogglebox star says he turned down Strictly Come Dancing as fans beg him to do it
BBC Strictly Come Dancing full line-up for 2022 has been confirmed
