Close Menu
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    CelebMix
    • Entertainment
    • Theatre
    • Music
    • Film & TV
    • CelebMix Cares
    • Rising
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    CelebMix

    Mollie King is the first celebrity confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2017

    Katrina ReesBy Katrina ReesAugust 7, 2017
    Facebook Twitter Reddit
    Share
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit WhatsApp

    Mollie King has been confirmed as the first celebrity contestant to take part in Strictly Come Dancing 2017.

    The singer joined Nick Grimshaw on his Radio 1 breakfast show this morning to announce the news. Speaking about taking part, Mollie said: “I’m a huge fan of Strictly Come Dancing so I can’t actually believe I’m lucky enough to be taking part in it this year! I’m literally so excited to learn latin and ballroom dancing, and of course I can’t wait to get into the sequins too! It’s going to be a lot of hard work but I’m ready for the challenge.”

    Welcome @MollieKing our first #Strictly celebrity of 2017! ? pic.twitter.com/c9Gu1ul1v6

    — BBC Strictly ? (@bbcstrictly) August 7, 2017

    Mollie is best known for being one fifth of girlband The Saturdays. The band have sold over five million singles worldwide, with 13 top 10 singles and five top 10 albums to their name. Mollie will be following in the footsteps of bandmate Frankie Bridge, who came runner up in the 12th series in 2014.

    She revealed to Nick Grimshaw that only her parents and Frankie previously knew she was taking part. “I told Frankie (Bridge) and when I called her she was driving and she was so excited she had to pull in! The other girls don’t know… well they do now.”

    Strictly Come Dancing will return for its 15th series in the autumn. This year will see a bit of a shake up to the judging panel. Shirley Ballas, former British Open To The World Latin American champion and ballroom champion, will take over from Len Goodman as head judge, after he stepped down last series. She will be joined by returning judges Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Darcey Bussell.

    Further line up announcements are expected in due course, with the second being announced tomorrow.

    Are you excited to see Mollie King in action on Strictly Come Dancing? Let us know on Twitter @CelebMix

    Share. Facebook Twitter Reddit

    MORE news from CELEBMIX

    Denise Van Outen Announces Intimate UK Tour: An Evening with Denise Van Outen: Songs, Stories & All That Jazz

    Strictly Come Dancing 2024: Full line-up revealed!

    Aljaž Škorjanec announces return to Strictly Come Dancing!

    Vanessa White shares breath-taking new version of latest single ‘Boy 4 Life’

    Vanessa White drops glorious new single ‘Boy 4 Life’

    HRVY dives back in his pop bag on single ‘Stolen Heart’

    LATEST FROM CELEBMIX

    Mary J. Blige Triumphs at Co-op Live: A Soulful Celebration of Legacy and Love

    July 5, 2025

    Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical announces complete casting

    July 5, 2025

    Jennifer Aniston to Star in Apple TV+ Adaptation of McCurdy’s Bestselling Memoir

    July 3, 2025

    Lewis Capaldi Announces 2025 UK & Ireland Arena Tour

    July 2, 2025

    Rizzle Kicks Announce MORE 2025 Live Shows

    July 1, 2025

    JADE’s Solo Coronation at Glastonbury Was a Theatrical Pop Spectacle

    June 30, 2025

    Lewis Capaldi Makes Emotional Comeback with ‘Survive’ at Glastonbury 2025: “I’m Back, Baby!”

    June 29, 2025

    Kesha Releases New Single “THE ONE.” Ahead of Independence Day Album Drop

    June 29, 2025
    X (Twitter) Instagram Facebook
    • Contact Us
    • Write for CelebMix
    • Privacy Policy
    © 2025 CelebMix. All rights reserved.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.