April 30th 2024.
There's been quite a buzz in the entertainment world lately as news has surfaced that a member of the royal family is eager to try their hand at dancing on the popular show Strictly Come Dancing. According to professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova, none other than Princess Anne herself has expressed interest in appearing on the show. The 73-year-old Princess Royal, known for her love of equestrian sports and charity work, is apparently a big fan of the show and even mentioned her desire to participate when she and Nadiya met at a ballet event last month.
Nadiya, who has been a professional dancer on the show since 2017 and has been paired with celebrities such as soap star Davood Ghadami, footballer David James, and Blue's Lee Ryan, is determined to make Princess Anne's dream a reality. She plans to suggest the senior royal to the show's producers, confident that she would make a fantastic addition to the lineup. "She did say that," Nadiya confirmed, adding, "I think she would be good – there's a lot of personality there, isn't there?" It's not uncommon for professional dancers to recommend potential contestants to the show's producers, as Nadiya explains, "We get that privilege, and because of the show, we end up in circles with celebrities who love Strictly."
It seems that the royal family as a whole is quite fond of the show, with Nadiya revealing that they "love" Strictly and watch it "all the time." This was further evidenced by the Queen herself, who expressed her love for the show earlier this year when she was presented with a pair of steel-shod shoes by Strictly star Johannes Radebe at an event in Cambridge.
But Princess Anne isn't the only royal who has their eye on the glitter ball trophy. According to Johannes, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, has also expressed her longing to compete on the show. Unfortunately, as a member of the royal family, she is unable to participate, but that doesn't stop her from dreaming about it. "She would love the opportunity," Johannes shared, "but she can't obviously. She has personally told me this."
As the anticipation for the next season of Strictly Come Dancing builds, rumors have already started swirling about who might be competing. Names like Hannah Waddingham, Nicola Peltz, Sophie Morgan, Jill Scott, and Phillip Schofield have all been mentioned as potential contestants for the 2024 season. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the show, and it's sure to be a special one.
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