The news of Whaite joining the British TV show was announced on BBC Radio 2. The former Bake Off star will become the fourth celebrity announced to be joining Strictly Come Dancing.
Whaite, who says he was “born to be on the dance floor”, will make TV history as part of the first all-male pairing. Speaking on to Matt Lucas on Zoe Ball Breakfast Show, the new contestant revealed he was feeling “nervous” for the new series which will return in Autumn. “I am so excited!
I’m very, very nervous. I’m actually shaking inside,” he said. Adding: “I was born to be on that dancefloor. I’m going to have to be taken off kicking and screaming every week.” In an official statement, the TV presenter added more details about the upcoming series. “I’m so