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24th Aug 2015

Presenter Anita Rani Joins Strictly Come Dancing Line-up

It just gets better and better.

Megan Cassidy

It looks like TV and radio presenter Anita Rani will be swapping the microphone for sequins in the near future. 

The stunning 37-year-old who has presented for the BBC, Sky, and Channel 4 is the eleventh contestant to be announced for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 18: Anita Rani attends the RTS programme awards at Grosvenor House, on March 18, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Eamonn McCormack/WireImage)
Anita is the eleventh contestant to be announced. 

Speaking on The One Show, Anita revealed her biggest fears and also what she is most looking forward to.

She said: “So many elements of Strictly terrify me but I shall try and think #BeyonceAlwaysOnBeat as I hit the dance floor.

“I’m so excited to indulge that fantasy and hopefully learn some mean moves in the process. Let’s get our groove on!”

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 23: Jay McGuiness of The Wanted visits "The Elvis Duran Z100 Morning Show" at Z100 Studio on August 23, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Ben Gabbe/Getty Images)
The Wanted singer Jay McGuiness will also take to the ballroom. 

The former Watchdog presenter joins Jay McGuiness (also announced this week) as well as Jeremy Vine, Ainsley Harriott, Kellie Bright, Georgia May Foote, Katie Derham, Carol Kirkwood, Peter Andre, Daniel O’Donnell and Anthony Ogogo in the battle for the Strictly crown.

The show returns to BBC on September 5th with Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman at the helm.