Strictly Come Dancing professional tests positive for Covid-19 ahead of launch

BBC says the news will not affect the series launch this weekend
BBC says the news will not affect the series launch this weekend
Greg Wise has revealed his wife Emma Thompson convinced him to sign up for Strictly Come Dancing. The British actor, who has been in a relationship with his Sense and Sensibility co-star since 1995, revealed to MailOnline that the Cruella actress encouraged him to say yes to the dancing competition when he was approached. "I told my dear lady wife when they asked me and I said no and she said, 'You're mad you've got to do it!'" he recalled, before revealing that they've postponed a holiday so he
He also explained his motives for taking part in the show...
The new series of the programme starts on Saturday.
After initially turning down the opportunity to star in BBC One show, Greg thought of his sister, Clare Wise
The professional dancer tested positive the morning after this year's Strictly launch show was filmed.
The judge revealed who he thinks will have a hard time this season, and who is already standing out.
Emma Thompson encouraged Greg Wise to sign up for Strictly Come Dancing
EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis will become the show's first deaf contestant later this month.
Dance competition is back this month
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GREG WISE has admitted that his commitment to Strictly Come Dancing has resulted in his first holiday in seven years with his wife Emma Thompson being cancelled.
Dame Emma talked Greg into it.
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A Strictly Come Dancing professional has tested positive for Covid just days before the launch show is set to air, forcing them into isolation.
Speaking to MailOnline ahead of the new series, the actor, 55, said he and Emma were originally planning to take their first holiday together in seven years before he was approched by bosses.