Strictly Come Dancing 2024 Celebrity Cast Line-Up: Comedians, Doctors, and Models

As Strictly Come Dancing marks its 20th season in autumn 2024 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, get ready to enjoy the nation’s favorite dance show from the comfort of your home. Produced by BBC Studios Entertainment Productions and recently honored with the Best Entertainment award at the 2024 Bafta TV Awards, this iconic show will once again be co-hosted by Tess Daly, who has been with the program since its inception in 2004, alongside the dependable Claudia Winkleman. This is prepared by SSP.

Meet the Contestants

1. Chris McCausland

- Profession: Comedian

- Notable Appearances: Have I Got News for You, Would I Lie to You?, QI, The Last Leg, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

- Fun Fact: Chris is the first blind contestant on Strictly, having lost his sight at 22 due to retinitis pigmentosa.

2. JB Gill

- Profession: Singer, TV Presenter, Author

- Notable Achievements: Member of boy band JLS, runners-up on The X Factor 2008, winner of the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2012

- TV Appearances: Countryfile, The Jump, Celebrity MasterChef

3. Wynne Evans

- Profession: Broadcaster, Presenter, Opera Singer

- Notable Roles: Gio Compario in Go Compare ads, performed in Andrew Lloyd Webber's 25th-anniversary special of The Phantom of the Opera

- Current Engagements: Daily radio show on BBC Radio Wales

4. Toyah Willcox

- Profession: Singer, Actress

- Career Highlights: Eight top 40 singles, over 20 albums, more than 40 stage plays

- Awards: Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts Companionship for Outstanding Achievement

5. Dr. Punam Krishan

- Profession: Media Medic, Broadcaster

- Roles: Resident GP on BBC's Morning Live, broadcaster on TV, radio, and national newspapers

- Notable Work: Authoring children’s books with upcoming new releases

6. Tasha Ghouri

- Profession: Model, TV Personality

- Fame: First deaf contestant on Love Island 2022, where she coupled up with Andrew LePage

- Advocacy: Raises awareness for the deaf community, author of "Hits Different," and host of the podcast "Superpowers with Tasha"

7. Pete Wicks

- Profession: TV Personality, Author, Radio and Podcast Host

- Known For: Reality series The Only Way Is Essex, appeared in Ex on the Beach, Celebs Go Dating, and Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins

- Highlights: Noted to attract younger viewers and excitement for his dance journey

Enjoy the captivating performances of these diverse celebrities as they compete for the chance to win the glittering Glitterball trophy. With participants ranging from comedians and pop stars to doctors and models, this year’s lineup promises a thrilling and engaging season of dance. Stay tuned as more contestants are announced and watch their journeys unfold on Strictly Come Dancing 2024!