Delta Goodrem Takes on Strictly Dance Floor

Australian vocalist, songwriter, and performer Delta Goodrem is poised to make her debut on Strictly Come Dancing during tonight's launch show on September 19th. She shared her excitement, stating she is ready to learn a new skill set and is approaching the competition with an open heart. Goodrem sees this as an opportunity to step out of her comfort zone from songwriting and embrace new challenges.

With nine chart-topping singles and over eight million albums sold globally, Goodrem first gained significant attention as a teenager. Her debut album, 'Innocent Eyes,' released in 2003, became one of Australia's highest-selling albums. She also portrayed Nina Tucker in the Australian soap Neighbours and served as a coach on The Voice Australia for eight seasons. Earlier this year, she represented Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest, securing fourth place.

Goodrem has previously faced significant health challenges. At 18, she battled Hodgkin lymphoma, undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Later, surgery to remove a salivary gland resulted in nerve damage and temporary paralysis of her tongue, requiring her to learn to speak again. Her personal life has also seen public attention, including past relationships with fellow Neighbours co-star Blair McDonough, Australian tennis player Mark Philippoussis, and Westlife's Brian McFadden. She is now married to musician Matthew Copley.