Judi surprised her co-stars as she made the announcement live on the ITV chat show on Friday afternoon following news that Tilly Ramsay will also take part in the new series.

Judi Love has become the latest celebrity to join this year's 'Strictly Come Dancing' line-up

Judi Love joins Strictly Come Dancing : News 2021 - Chortle

LOOSE WOMEN star Judi Love was revealed as the latest celebrity to join the 2021 line-up, making her the 14th star to compete in the BBC dance competition.

Strictly Come Dancing has announced the penultimate star to join the star-studded line-up

The Uttoxeter star will swap the pool for a while after his heroics in Toyko

Excitement is already building for the next series of Strictly with celebrities such as EastEnders star Nina Wadia and Gordon Ramsay's daughter Tilly joining the lineup – and now it's been confirmed Judi Love will be taking part

STRICTLY Come Dancing is returning for its 19th series with some of the biggest names in television – and it’s set to be fab-u-lous. Fans of the hit BBC One show have been patiently wai…

The Great Britain swimmer won two golds and a silver at the Tokyo Olympics.

Strictly Come Dancing's 13th celebrity contestant has been revealed as British swimming champion Adam Peaty MBE – find out more here...

Strictly Come Dancing bosses took to Twitter on Friday to tease fans with big news about this year's line-up

Loose Women star Judi Love has joined the line-up of Strictly Come Dancing.

Comedian Judi Love will compete in the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing.

More celebrities prepare for the dancefloor.

Ayling-Ellis is best known for playing Frankie Lewis in EastEnders since 2020, and before that starred in shows such as Summer Of Rockets and Casualty.

Adam Peaty and Loose Women’s Judi Love are among an eclectic mix of celebrities joining Strictly’s professional dancers for the latest Strictly series

Strictly Come Dancing 2021 has added another name to the line-up: EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, the series' first deaf contestant.

Strictly Come Dancing cast: Katie McGlynn has signed up to appear in the 2021 series – and she has previously been linked to pro Giovanni