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One Ex-Islander and Two X Factor Contestants Will Be on Strictly 2024

Jess Spencer
Jess Spencer

12:44 13 Aug 2024


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Strictly is going to be fab this year.

The full line-up for this year's Strictly Come Dancing has been revealed — and the line-up is full of former reality stars.

The X Factor's Shayne Ward and JB Gill from JLS are both lined up to take part, along with Love Island's Tasha Ghouri.

Tasha made history as the first deaf islander and came in fourth place in 2022. While she's "excited" and "nervous" about taking part in Strictly, the news coming out seemed to be a relief. She had only told five people, saying it was "absolutely" a hard secret to keep.

Her inclusion in Strictly has caused some backlash though as she previously worked as a professional dancer. From the age of three, she would attend ballet classes but she went on to train in commercial streetstyle.

According to the Strictly rulebook, contestants with previous dance experience are allowed to take part if they have not trained in Latin or ballroom dancing.

 

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What about the former X Factor contestants?

Tasha isn't the only one with experience in the world of reality tv. Two former X Factor contestants are on the line-up for 2024.

Shayne Ward was the second ever winner of the singing contest and went on to have three Irish number ones with 'That's My Goal,' 'No Promises' and 'If That's OK with You.'

Meanwhile, JB Gill will become the second member of JLS to challenge himself with learning some new moves. He'll follow in the footsteps of Aston Merrygold who took part in 2017. Despite being a fan favourite, Aston was eliminated in a controversial decision that left him in tenth place.

It's not JB's first time on the Strictly dancefloor though. He said, “I danced in the Strictly Christmas special over a decade ago and loved it, so when I got the call to join [the show] this year, it was an immediate yes from me.

"I’m raring to go to and looking forward to showing off some new skills to the JLS boys.

"From muddy wellies on the fields of my farm to sequins and Glitterballs - I’m here to embrace it all!”

 

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