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Pop singer Molly Rainford confirmed as 10th celebrity joining Strictly Come Dancing 2022-Stella Akinwumi-Entertainment – Metro

Molly will be taking to the dance floor.

Pop singer Molly Rainford confirmed as 10th celebrity joining Strictly Come Dancing 2022-Stella Akinwumi-Entertainment – Metro

Pop star Molly will be taking to the dance floor (Picture: Getty / BBC)

Singer Molly Rainford has been confirmed as the latest celebrity joining Strictly Come Dancing 2022.

The pop sensation joins Will Mellor, Kym Marsh, Kaye Adams, Richie Anderson, Jayde Adams, Ellie Simmonds, Tyler West, Matt Goss and Ellie Taylor in the line-up so far unveiled for the milestone series.

Molly appeared in series six of Britain’s Got Talent which saw Ashley and Pudsey take the crown, and finished in sixth place.

Confirming her place on this year’s BBC competition, Strictly’s official Twitter posted: ‘Say hello to Molly Rainford, she’s an intergalactic pop superstar from @CBBC and she’s here to star on #Strictly!’

Upon the news being announced, Molly said: ‘I’m so excited to be part of Strictly Come Dancing.

‘I’ve watched it for years and can’t wait to meet the pros and the others taking part! I can’t wait to learn the moves and get dancing!’

Say hello to Molly Rainford, she’s an intergalactic pop superstar from @CBBC and she’s here to star on #Strictly! 💃

👉https://t.co/8IqHH6MDfH @mollyrainford pic.twitter.com/dBPcN42vJW

— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) August 10, 2022

More to follow….

What we know about Strictly Come Dancing 2022 so far

Who are the judges?

Head judge Shirley Ballas will be joined once again by fellow judges Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse.

Anton Du Beke will also be returning to judge, after it was confirmed that he would be officially replacing Bruno Tonioli.

Who are the new professional dancers?

There are four new pros joining the line-up: Vito Coppola, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley and Michelle Tsiakkas.

Which professional dancers have left?

After the 2021 season, it was announced that fan-favourite pros Oti Mabuse and Aljaž Škorjanec would not be returning for the 2022 series.

Will there be a studio audience?

Yes – following past restrictions put in place due to the pandemic, the full studio audience is set to return this year, while the see-through dividers between the judges will also be removed.

When is the show returning?

The BBC has revealed that the launch show for the 2022 series is due to be recorded on Wednesday September 7.

Therefore, it’s likely that it will air a few days later on Saturday September 10, although the exact date of the first episode is yet to be disclosed.

Find out more about Strictly 2022 here.

Strictly Come Dancing returns later this year on BBC One.

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