Queen Elizabeth II reportedly sent a letter of support to JJ Chalmers' father when he competed on Strictly Come Dancing. The former Royal Marine is a friend of Prince Harry

There is said to be a '50/50' chance of the launch episode airing.

What a legend.

The ITV panelist and also former BBC Strictly Come Dancing star is a close pal of the pair, she has revealed.

The ITV panelist and also former BBC Strictly Come Dancing star is a close pal of the pair, she has revealed.

James will be on the show which kicks off on Saturday (September 17) on BBC One.

What a legend.

JJ Chalmers made the revelation speaking with Huw Edwards on BBC One.

BBC presenter JJ Chalmers revealed that the late Queen was a huge fan of Strictly Come Dancing and "enjoyed" watching him on the show when he was a contestant in 2020

Former Royal Marine JJ Chalmers, from Edinburgh, told how the Queen sent a handwritten note to his father, Rev John Chalmers, revealing she enjoying watching JJ on Strictly.

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