Fleur East tearfully reveals signing up to Strictly Come Dancing 'for her dad'

The singer is the 12th celeb announced in the line-up.
The singer is the 12th celeb announced in the line-up.
The 34-year-old singer said she was "thrilled" and "nervous" to be taking to the dancefloor
The 34-year-old singer said she was "thrilled" and "nervous" to be taking to the dancefloor
The X-Factor star is the latest celebrity to join the star-studded line-up, admitting she is ‘equally nervous and thrilled’.
The Sax singer will be strutting onto the Strictly stage this year!
Former Arsenal captain Tony Adams has signed up with Strictly Come Dancing
The Hits Radio host appeared on Lorraine after she was announced as the lastet celebrity to join the BBC dance show
The former X Factor finalist and I’m A Celebrity star shared how her late father was behind her decision to join the BBC dance competition
The former X Factor finalist and I’m A Celebrity star shared how her late father was behind her decision to join the BBC dance competition
Ranvir Singh supported the X Factor star during her emotional tribute
Fleur broke down discussing her father, who died during lockdown.
The competition is on!
The 34-year-old is dedicating her appearance to her late father.
The 34-year-old, who was on the second series of The X Factor in 2005 as part of girl group Addictiv Ladies, is the 12th confirmed name for the upcoming series.
Host of the Hits Radio Breakfast show, Fleur East has been named as the twelfth contestant taking part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.
The 34-year-old said her late father would be ‘watching over the ballroom in spirit'.
"I’m equally nervous and thrilled to be part of this year’s Strictly line up."
The former X Factor star has said she is nervous but excited to get her dancing shoes on