Giovanni’s prediction I did ballet until I was 12 — that’s it. Jamelia says she is competitive and would "like to go all the way" by winning. Russian-born Savchenko, 31, has been dancing since he was eight years old when he started lessons in his home town of Moscow. Express. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? In a predictably drawn-out finale, in which viewers were given one series highlight package after another to digest before finding out who would finally take home the prize glitterball trophy, McGuiness and his professional dance partner Aliona Vilani saw off competition from soap actresses Kellie Bright and Georgia May Foote. TV sports presenter, 39, partnered with Brendan Cole. He's best known for the series Ready Steady Cook. BBC Proms presenter, 45, partnered with Anton Du Beke. My daughters and I always watch, but I’ve never had the confidence and worried I’d look stupid, so turned it down. The show returns to BBC One in the autumn when the celebrity line up will be revealed. Singer and Loose Women panellist, 34, partnered with Tristan MacManus, Why are you on Strictly? Joanne has been World Ballroom Showdance Champion and has competed in over 20 countries around the world. I’ve been asked before but it just wasn’t possible because of other commitments. Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. Thanks! Peter says he is most looking forward to "learning new styles of dancing, being part of a big show and getting to dance to live music.". In 2001, Aliona was selected by the National Dance Congress to compete against the World Teams for the U.S. and in 2008 became part of the Dancing With The Stars Tour. I can’t do ballet or run a marathon, so she’s better than me. order back issues and use the historic Daily Express "To finally see my dreams unfold before my eyes is such an unbelievable feeling. "My Mum is a massive fan of the show so I will be trying my hardest to make her proud", he said. Any dance experience? Joining the show in series four, she danced her way to Strictly victory in the seventh series with partner and TV & radio presenter, Chris Hollins. Carol is a smooth mover. As well as Strictly, she has been involved with Dancing With The Stars in the USA, and assisted with choreographing So You Think You Can Dance. Robin Windsor, who missed out on last year's competition after suffering from a back injury, also won't be a part of the line-up. Normally, that’s about three days’ work! Otlile studied Civil Engineering at University but ballroom dancing was always her true passion. Born in Pretoria, South Africa, Mabuse began dancing as a child and has won the South African Latin American Champion a mere eight times. For over a decade, Aljaž has represented Slovenia in the World Latin and Ballroom Championships, and has also appeared in Slovenia’s Dancing With The Stars. She worked for the largest Hispanic TV station, Univision, until the age of 18, and then at 19 she began her formal dance training, studying a variety of styles. Anthony will be hoping that with some luck Oti will help take him through the competition. 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He specialises in the jive and won the 2012 Italian Championships. Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. Trent adds: “I was very happy to be part of last season and very thankful for the opportunity”. We already gel, which is a good start! Karen joined the show in 2012. Born in Siberia, Kristina was always passionate about Latin and Ballroom, and began dancing at a young age. To enjoy the CBBC Newsround website at its best you will need to have JavaScript turned on. When we’re in the final, I’ll be happy! She has also made it to the semi-finals of the World European Latin contest and the World Cup Championship. Have you prepared at all? I’m filming Midwife at the same time, so the extensions have to come out and I’m not allowed a spray tan…. She said "It is a fantastic show and one that I've always had a desire to do.". Newsround has all you need to know about the celebrities who'll be dancing it out with only one aim - to become winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2015. He says his dancing experience is limited to "dancing around the kitchen," he says he can't wait to swap the oven gloves for a pair of dancing shoes. Anton was memorably matched with former MP Ann Widdecombe, making it to the quarter-finals together in 2010. The BBC's Jeremy Vine who presents his own show on Radio 2 was one of the first contestants to be announced. Brendan’s prediction Who will be dancing in the 2015 series with Countryfile presenter Anita Rani. “I feel spaced out,” said McGuiness afterwards. Strictly Come Dancing 2015: Jay McGuiness crowned champion thanks to public vote. It’s been one of the most special things I’ve ever done.”. Pasha KovalevSiberian-born Pasha is the Strictly Come Dancing reigning champion having won the show in 2014 with his partner Caroline Flack. Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. She admitted she's always been a big fan of the show. Have you got a secret weapon? It wasn’t technical at all. She began ballroom dancing in Russia at the age of 11 and as an all-round contender she specialises in Ten Dance (the five International Ballroom Dances and the five International Latin Dances) as well as salsa, hip-hop and jazz. However, fans will be pleased to hear that Ola Jordan will be taking part. I’ve always been too worried to do it, but I’m divorced now, I’m stronger and feel I can really give it a go. As a seasoned pro, Anton has appeared in every series of Strictly to date, but he is still yet to lift the glitter-ball trophy. Our goal is to get as high up the leaderboard as possible each week and hope the rest looks after itself. I was like, “There is no way I’m wearing that.” But now I don’t want to take it off. But while the judges gave their big paddle scores to Bright and Foote, the public had other ideas about who should win. Whether it will be or not is one forecast I cannot predict!". The Strictly Come Dancing 2015 professional dancer line-up has been confirmed and includes three new dancers: Russian-born Dancing with the Stars favourite Gleb Savchenko, 2012 Italian Champion Giovanni Pernice and eight-time South African Latin American Champion Otlile Mabuse. Otlile MabuseOtlile was born in Pretoria in South Africa and is currently competing in the German version of Strictly Come Dancing where she is performing with Daniel Kublbock, a German pop star. Natalie LoweAustralian-born Natalie returns to Strictly Come Dancing having joined the show in 2009. Ballet when I was younger, but I fell over all the time. The Strictly Come Dancing 2015 professional dancer line-up has been confirmed and includes three new dancers: Russian-born Dancing with the Stars … Dans chaque saison, chaque célébrité est associée à un professionnel de la danse et doit, chaque semaine, s'entrainer pour montrer le résultat devant le jury et le public. Over the years, Joanne has won numerous awards and accolades and is five-time British Champion, European Professional Champion and recently, champion of the World Dancesport Games in Taiwan. Maybe I'll be able to give them a run for their money, and end their mickey taking of me once and for all!". "So many elements of Strictly terrify me but I shall try and think #BeyonceAlwaysOnBeat as I hit the dance floor," she said. "Before I was in the band I used to dance. ANITA What abs? Then I did a bit of musical theatre. I don’t expect to win — sorry, Brendan — but I’ll try. Janette has performed with Jennifer Lopez at the 82nd Academy Awards and she was the principal dancer in the TV series and live tour of Glee. Not only are some of the viewers’ favourites returning, but we also have some exciting new dancers joining the Strictly family. Her brother is Kevin Clifton and they are the first siblings to participate in the show. Natalie has swept every prestigious award available to her, maintaining her title of the Australian Professional New Vogue Champion 2005-2009. "I'm most looking forward to the discipline and I admire the dedication it takes to be a good dancer.". Gleb also competed in Dancing With The Stars in America where he was paired with Lisa Vanderpump. After graduating from ‘Fame School’, LaGuardia High in New York, it wasn’t long before she was winning accolades, including United Amateur American Rhythm National Champion, Professional World Mambo Champion and United States Professional Rising Star Champion. “I’m glad I got to see it through to the end,” said Bright, who had won a standing ovation for dancing the charleston with her hair in Princess Leia side-buns and waving a light sabre for a camp Star Wars inspired routine. I did have to think about it, because I know how full on it was for Jake Wood last year. “I have loved watching Strictly Come Dancing and I can’t wait to be part of the show,” he says. The Strictly Come Dancing 2015 professional dancer line up is revealed today and includes three sensational, brand new dancers: Russian-born Dancing With The Stars favourite Gleb Savchenko, 2012 Italian Champion Giovanni Pernice and eight-times South African Latin American Champion Otlile Mabuse. The announcement that BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood will be a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing 2015 was made live on BBC Breakfast. It’s like flubberjubber. Strictly Come Dancing 2015: Who is professional dancer Gleb Savchenko? Louise Rainbow, Executive Producer, Strictly Come Dancing. He says that he's "extremely excited and scared" about joining this year's Strictly. I wasn't allowed to go back to ballet because I had 'naughty toes', so I went to karate instead.". '', ''But I'm determined not to let that happen because I hope to practise enough and be solid. Ola JordanOla began dancing at the age of 12 in her native Poland, and by the age of 17 she had won the Open Polish Championship, going on to be placed in the Top 12 of the World Championships. They are joined by many Strictly favourites who are returning to the show. Any dance experience? Are you competitive? He trained in ballroom and Latin from an early age, taught by his parents, former World Champions Keith and Judy Clifton. Mabuse is currently competing in the German version of Strictly Come Dancing, where she is performing with Daniel Kublbock, a pop star. In 2013 she won the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special with JLS singer JB Gill. Some of Gleb’s greatest achievements include coming 10th in the World and 1st in Rising Stars.