DAN WALKER has been confirmed as the eighth Strictly Come Dancing contestant as he and soap star Katie McGlynn were unveiled as the next celebrities taking part during BBC Breakfast with Louise Minchin and Jon Kay on Tuesday.

Strictly Come Dancing has announced the eighth and ninth contestant to take part in the dancing show - and we can’t wait to see them in action! 

Strictly Come Dancing 2021 has its line-up in full swing, including Great British Bake Off winner John Whaite, former Corrie star Katie McGlynn and McFly star Tom Fletcher

Following Dragon's Den success Sara Davies joining Strictly 2021, another name has been confirmed for the star-studded line-up

Eight celebrity contestants have been announced so far for Strictly Come Dancing 2021.

This year's Strictly Come Dancing line-up will feature two Lancashire stars.

TWO Strictly stars will be waltzing their way to Barrow next year.

BBC Breakfast fans are certain a very familiar face could be set to compete for the Glitterball Trophy, as the show's very own Louise Minchin appeared to tease an appearance on Strictly

Two familiar faces join the new series.

STRICTLY COME DANCING is set to return this autumn with Anton Du Beke as the new addition on the judging panel. In an exclusive interview one Strictly star has shared their thoughts on Anton's new role.

Tom's also cagey about this dance prowess.

SARA DAVIES has suffered a setback after becoming the sixth celebrity confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2021 on Monday.

FIVE names have been confirmed for Strictly 2021 so far – but fans are eager to find out who the next celebrity contestants will be. The most recent name to take to the dancefloor is children…

The X Factor star Alexandra Burke revealed that people are still surprised she is "so nice" when they meet her.

This mix of celebrities will be joining Strictly’s professional dancers for the latest series - from Sara Davies to Tom Fletcher

Entrepreneur and TV personality Sara Davies was announced as one of the celebrities set to take part in this autumn's series on Good Morning Britain on Monday. | ITV News Tyne Tees

STARS of Strictly Come Dancing will return to the stage in Colchester and Clacton for the second act of their popular show.

Latest name on the line up