Richie Anderson wanted to be paired with a male pro on this year's Strictly Come Dancing to celebrate both his 10th anniversary with partner and the 50th Pride.
The radio DJ, 34, will compete for the Glitterball as part of a same-sex couple and explained that BBC bosses had given him the option to either dance with a woman or a man.
Richie, who has been in a relationship with Dean Eagles for 10 years, told the Mirror ahead of the show's launch that he had discussed his options with a partner.
