In previous years, the North East has been well represented with famous faces giving it their all under the Strictly glitterball.
South Shields comedian and podcaster Chris Ramsey did the region proud by making it to the show’s semi-final in the 2019 series with popstar Faye Tozer, who lives in Boldon, finishing as runner-up in 2018.
As excitement builds to see the new batch of contestants – including X Factor star Fleur East, comedian Jayde Adams and Paralympic swimming gold medallist Ellie Simmonds – in action, let’s take a look at some of the North East natives you hope to see hot-footing across the floor in future years.
1. Ant and Dec
Granted, it would be an odd experience to watch them not perform together but we’d love to see them give some ballroom dancing a go.
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2. George Clarke
We bet TV architect George Clarke could make the dancefloor an ‘Amazing Space’ … go on George!
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3. Perrie Edwards and Jade Thirlwall
We already know that Little Mix stars Perrie and Jade have got the moves – let’s see if they can get a 10 from the judging panel.
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4. Sam Fender
This booking seems quite unlikely but it’s safe to say that the whole North East region has taken Sam to their heart. He’d probably win on viewer votes alone!
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