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Strictly Welcomes 5 New Dancers to Sparkle
25 Jul
Summary
- Five new professional dancers join Strictly Come Dancing this September.
- New Pros hail from Ukraine, Italy, South Africa, and Canada.
- Dancers have international acclaim and impressive championship titles.
This September, Strictly Come Dancing will introduce five new professional dancers to its vibrant cast. These exceptional talents, representing Ukraine, Italy, South Africa, and Canada, have achieved international recognition in the dance world.
Among the newcomers are Aleksandra Isaeva, a Ukrainian-born Latin Champion now based in Italy, and Cristian Priori, an Italian Latin Champion with top-tier rankings. South Africa's Lethabo Monametsi, an undefeated Latin Champion and TV personality, also joins the lineup.
Completing the 'fab five' are UK's Maddie Ingoldsby, a multiple-time Ballroom and 10-Dance World Champion with West End and film credits, and Canada's Mark Karmalita, a two-time National Latin Champion. Their arrival promises fresh energy and new competitive dynamics.
Executive Producer Sarah James expressed excitement for the dancers' potential, while Senior Commissioning Editor Jo Wallace highlighted them as key reasons to watch the new series. The dancers are set to debut on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
