Strictly Come Dancing contestants 2019 full celebrity line-up

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STRICTLY Come Dancing has reached the halfway point but before one lucky couple can lift the Glitterball Trophy more contestants have to go.

Here’s who’s still in the running to win the BBC contest and who’s been voted off? Find out all you need to know below…

Who’s still in Strictly?

Kelvin Fletcher

Former Emmerdale cast member Kelvin Fletcher was a late arrival and took Jamie Laing’s place after he quit.

Of the new challenge, the 35-year-old said: Its been the most surreal week of my life. Im a massive fan ofStrictlyso its incredible. Im so happy that I can be a part of it.

But at the same time its quite bittersweet as Im coming in on the back of Jamies injury.

I cant imagine going through all this excitement and then having to pull out. My thoughts are with him he seems like a fantastic guy and I hope hes doing OK.

Alex Scott

Former England and Arsenal defender, 34, has made an impressive transition from womens football to television punditry, even managing to impress Graeme Souness on Sky Sports.

Now, it is her turn to face the feedback from the Strictly judges.

Sportswomen have an average record on Strictly, with Olympic track and field athlete Denise Lewis doing the best, coming second way back in 2004.

 

Michelle Visage

RuPaul’s Drag Race star Michelle said she was “over the moon” as she was revealed on the Lorraine show – after The Sun broke the story in July.

The former pop singer, 50, has become an LGBT icon after eight years on the outrageousdrag queen competition which has a cult following amongst millennials.

Karim Zeroual

Karim, 19, is a childrens TV presenter, who began his career as an actor, starring in CBBCs fantasy series The Sparticle Mystery.

Of joining the series, he said:To be offered the chance to take part in Strictly is dumbfounding, Im pinching myself! Im so excited to be Strictlified.

I want the lot. The skimpiest of clothes, the widest of flares, the brightest of colours and the tallest Cuban heels a guy can find!

Mike Bushell

BBC Breakfast’s Mike Bushell has joined the 2019 Strictly Come Dancing line-up.

The news was confirmed on the morning show after The Sun previously revealed that sports presenter Mike, 53, who is notorious for making cock-ups live on TV, will be taking part.

Speaking about taking part he said: “It feels like a weird dream. I am flying the flag for dad dancers.”

He added: “I will try not to fall over. I am not underestimating the physical task.

“I feel sorry for who I am coupled up with!”

Saffron Barker

The vlogger follows in the footsteps of fellow YouTuber Joe Sugg, who reached the final in 2018 with his now-girlfriend Dianne Buswell.

As of April 2019, Saffron has over two million subscribers to her YouTube channel, with her videos mostly focusing on beauty, fashion, lifestyle and music.

Saffron previously formed a girlband called Born2Blush with two childhood friends, starting their own YouTube channel in 2014.

They released their debut track 24seven in March 2015 – but they broke up soon after.

Emma Barton

Emma, 42, who is best known for her role as Honey Mitchell in the BBC One soap EastEnders, said she was “over the moon” when she got the call.

The actress said: “I’m the biggest fan. Now I’m thinking have I done the right thing by saying yes?”

She has stage experience, having played lead role Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago in 2009 during her six year break from the soap.

She returned to EastEnders in 2014.

Chris Ramsey

Chris, 32, is a regular on stand-up and panel shows and hosts his own comedy programme.

In 2016 he presented I’m A Celebrity spin off Extra Camp alongside Joe Swash, Vicky Pattison and Stacey Solomon.

He admitted he was happy to finally be starring in something his young son can watch.

Who’s been eliminated from Strictly so far?

Emma Weymouth

Emma is an English chef, model and philanthropist, who is a brand ambassador for Fiorucci.

She has also modelled for Dolce and Gabbana.

Born March, 19, 1986 the 33-year-old runs her own lifestyle website and has an online show, entitled Emmas Kitchen.

She is married to Cawlin Thynn, the son of Alexander Thynn, 7th Marquess of Bath, and is a contributing editor of British Vogue.

Speaking about joining Strictly Come Dancing 2019 on Gaby Roslin’s BBC Radio London show, she said she was relieved that the cat was finally out of the bag after months of secrecy.

Will Bayley

It was revealed on Julia Hartley-Brewer’s talkRADIO breakfast show that Paralympic table tennis player Will Bayley is joining Strictly.

Will has an impressive record and is ranked world number 1 in his field.

He was also triumphant at the 2016 Summer Paralympics Games winning a gold medal.

Will was born with arthrogryposis, which affects all four of his limbs.

However, after missing out on Halloween week due to an injury, he pulled out of the show.

Catherine Tyldesley

Week Six saw Catherine Tyldesley in the dance off against Mike Bushell.

The two celebrities found themselves in the bottom two following the Halloween Special, with Catherine and her partner Johannes Radebe finishing second from bottom on the leaderboard.

When asked by host Tess Daly about her time on the show, Catherine said of Johannes: Him, yeah, hes like my best friend.

“Hes just the opportunity to work with amazing people and get critiqued off amazing people. I never thought Id say this, Im going to keep it up because I fell in love with it!

“Ive loved every second, this man has changed my life!

David James

Retired goalkeeper David, 48, revealed former Olympic swimmer Mark Foster encouraged him to take part after years of declining offers.

The football star played for clubs including Liverpool, West Ham and Man City over a 26 year career.

He was also England’s number one following the retirement of David Seaman, who himself went on to star in Dancing On Ice.

David and his dance partner Nadia were eliminated after the judges voted to save Mike and Katya.

Dev Griffin

Dev is best known for presenting on BBC Radio 1 after kicking off his career on children’s TV.

Speaking about his upcoming Strictly adventure,Dev admitted that he is determined to win this year’s series of the show.

He shared: “I just cant believe Im doing Strictly, it just doesnt feel real yet!

“Its going to be so much fun, but just to be clear, Im not doing this to take part, Im totally in it to win it!

Unfortunately he danced his last tango on October 13, 2019.

Anneka Rice

Anneka is a TV legend whose former hit show, Challenge Anneka, aired 30 years ago on the BBC.

And while producers had missed out on the opportunity to sign the 60-year-old in 2018, it was confirmed to be a done deal on Steve Wright In The Afternoon on BBC Radio 2.

She launched Challenge Anneka in 1989. It ran for five years before returning on ITV for four specials in 2006 and 2007.

Anneka, who has been in a relationship with writer Simon Bell for 14 years, has three children from two previous relationships.

Unfortunately for Anneka she was booted off the competition in week three.

James Cracknell

James is a British athlete, rowing champion and double Olympic gold medallist and had the potential to be the most fiercely competitive contestant in the shows history.

He was appointed OBE for “services to sport” in the 2005 New Year Honours List.

Sadly for the athlete, dancing was not his strong suit and he found himself being the first star to get the boot from the show along with his partner Luba Mushtuk.

Why did Jamie Laing quit Strictly

Jamie Laing had to pull out of Strictly Come Dancing following an injury.

The Made In Chelsea star announced on Thursday, September 5 he had injured his foot and would not be competing in the competition.

His injury was shown on the launch show on September 7.

Jamie Laing
Jamie Laing had to pull out of Strictly Come Dancing