Dani Dyer and Vicky Pattison are two stars who have a strong claim to not fall victim to the Strictly curse as tonight’s Strictly Come Dancing 2025 launch show kicks off.
The new series of Strictly Come Dancing starts tonight with the celebrity and pro dancer pairings revealed for the first time.
But two contestants who say they aren’t worried about the so-called ‘Strictly Curse’ – where celebs fall in love with their dance partners even if they are already married or in relationships – are Vicky Pattison and Dani Dyer.
Both shot to fame on reality shows – Vicky, 37, on Geordie Shore and 29-year-old Dani on Love Island, which she won with then boyfriend Jack Fincham only to split months after the show ended.
Dani has since gone on to have a four-year-old son Santi with another ex, Sammy Kimmence, before meeting current partner, West Ham and England footballer Jarrod Bowen, who she welcomed twins, Summer and Star, with last summer.
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Just a few months ago, the couple wed in the opulent The Langley hotel in Buckinghamshire in a ceremony in the Bridgerton style. While Vicky and her long-term partner Ercan Ramadan tied the knot in August of 2024 at Marylebone Town Hall in London.
Speaking to the Daily Mail Weekend magazine, as they graced the cover, Dani said “I’m newlywed for God’s sake”, when asked for her thoughts on the Strictly curse.
Although she claims that her new mother-in-law, who she refers to as “a bit of a white witch,” both knew who her professional dance partner would be and who she would be on the show this year. The identity of the actor will have to be revealed until tonight, though.
Vicky is also adamant that when asked if she might get the hots for her dance partner, she would never fall for the “cure.” She remarked, “Have you seen my husband? ” The dancers are lovely lads, but he is gorgeous and wonderful in every way.
La Voix, the 45-year-old drag queen who is the first drag queen to compete in the show, is one of the contestants who will make history this year.
While 23-year-old Ellie Goldstein, is the first person with Down’s Syndrome to appear on Strictly main show. The model has previously appeared on the cover of British Vogue and other high fashion magazines.
Other celebs taking to the dance floor in a bid to win the coveted Glitterball trophy this year are EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal, 46, who is best known for playing Suki Panesar-Unwin in the BBC soap.
She will be joined by actress Alex Kingston, 62, known for her roles on shows like Doctor Who and medical drama ER, Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis, 66, who played Paul Robinson and Good Morning Britain and Lorraine correspondent Ross King, 63.
Sports stars taking part are rugby ace Chris Robshaw, 39, retired footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, 53, former Lioness footballer turned pundit Karen Carney, 38, and Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, 37, who is known as Nitro on the show.
YouTuber and podcaster George Clarke, 25, has also been signed up. But this year’s most controversial contestant so far – former The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner, 34, who has hit the headlines this week after admitting he cheated on his wife just weeks after their wedding in 2022. Quite how he’ll go down with the public we’ll have to see…
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Source: Mirror
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