EMMERDALE hunk Lewis Cope has been confirmed as the new contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2025 – being drafted in at the last minute. The star was announced on The One Show tonight, making an

THE new favourite to win this year’s Strictly Come Dancing has been revealed – after a rush of bets. The BBC show added a new name to its line-up – after a star withdrew for

A replacement was soon lined up, with Cope - who played Nicky Miligan on the ITV soap - being confirmed as Nairn's substitute during Thursday's (21 August) episode of The One Show, with the actor soon joining hosts Roman Kemp and Clara Amfo on the sofa.

One of this year's Strictly Come Dancing contestants has a huge dance background and even worked with Hollywood stars

Game of Thrones actor Kristian Nairn has pulled out of this year's Strictly Come Dancing, just days after the line-up was announced, saying he's been struggling with "a high level of stress and a little bit of grief". Nairn, 49, is best known for playing Hodor - the guileless servant of House Stark - in HBO's fantasy drama.