THE FAMOUS FIFTEEN

‘I’ve wanted to do Strictly since my bandmate did it ten years ago’
Tom

As the leaves turn a shimmering shade of gold, it can only mean one thing: the return of glitter, sparkle and sequins as Strictly Come Dancing returns to our screens for the autumn.

This year’s crop of 15 celebrity contestants includes rival soap stars, actors, presenters, musicians and an Olympic champion, who have revealed the reasons they signed up and what they’re most looking forward to.

For and presenter AJ Odudu, taking part in the hit BBC1 show will be the perfect way to make up for all the clubbing she’s