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Graeme Hall: A Stroke Couldn't Stop His Strictly Dream
22 Aug
Summary
- TV dog trainer Graeme Hall will join Strictly Come Dancing.
- A past stroke made him believe he would never dance again.
- Hall previously competed in local dance competitions.

Brackley-based dog trainer Graeme Hall is set to make his debut on the popular BBC One show, Strictly Come Dancing, launching in September. Hall, widely recognized as the 'Dogfather' from the Channel 5 series 'Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly,' described joining the show as a "dream come true."
His participation is especially meaningful given a health scare in 2019. Hall suffered a stroke, an event that made him doubt he would ever be able to dance again. Prior to this, he had a history of dancing, participating in local competitions such as Strictly Northampton.
Hall expressed his excitement and gratitude for the opportunity, stating that few people get to experience such a chance. He intends to fully enjoy every moment and hopes his journey on the show will be a long one.