Drag Race Star La Voix, Rugby Player Chris Robshaw, and Trailblazing Influencer Ellie Goldstein Join Strictly Come Dancing’s New Series

Strictly Come Dancing 2025: New Contestants and Drama Unveiled

Rugby star Chris Robshaw, Drag Race UK icon La Voix, and trailblazing model Ellie Goldstein have been announced as the latest contestants for Strictly Come Dancing 2025. They join a lineup already featuring YouTuber George Clarke, EastEnders’ Balvinder Sopal, Love Island winner Dani Dyer, Doctor Who actress Alex Kingston, and football legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.

New Additions
La Voix (drag performer and comedian) shared her excitement: “I’ve performed for royalty and RuPaul, but Strictly terrifies and thrills me! Time to transform from La Voix to La Danse.”

Chris Robshaw (former England rugby captain) joked: “This is way outside my comfort zone. Maybe my rugby moves will work in a Cha Cha?”

Ellie Goldstein (model and Down syndrome advocate) made history as the first model with Down syndrome on British Vogue. She said: “Dancing on Strictly is a dream! Let’s make magic on that floor.”

[Image: La Voix (L) and Chris Robshaw (R) in glittery outfits; caption: Drag star La Voix and rugby’s Chris Robshaw join Strictly 2025]
[Image: Ellie Goldstein smiling; caption: Ellie Goldstein, groundbreaking model, set to shine on Strictly]

Earlier Announcements
George Clarke (social media sensation) quipped: “I’ll probably fall over, but let’s do this!” With 152M TikTok followers, he’s a fan favorite.

Balvinder Sopal (EastEnders’ Suki Panesar) admitted: “I’m terrified but ready to dance my heart out.”

Dani Dyer (2018 Love Island winner) called Strictly her “second-best life moment” after marrying footballer Jarrod Bowen. Alex Kingston (ER, Doctor Who) teased: “My hips don’t lie!” while ex-Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink vowed to “swap goals for glitz.”

[Image: George Clarke posing; caption: Social media star George Clarke brings humor to the ballroom]
[Image: Dani Dyer and Alex Kingston; caption: Dani Dyer and Alex Kingston add star power to the lineup]

Scandals Shake Strictly
The show faces turmoil ahead of its September premiere. A BBC investigation is ongoing into alleged drug use and alcohol breaches by unnamed contestants. A crew member claimed cocaine was “common” at after-parties, with one star offering him the drug. The BBC stated they have “clear protocols” for complaints.

This follows 2023’s controversy involving pro dancer Giovanni Pernice, accused of bullying by partner Amanda Abbington. The BBC upheld claims of “verbal harassment” but cleared him of physical aggression.

[Image: Strictly dancers in rehearsal; caption: Strictly 2025 navigates scandals amid lineup reveals]

Full Confirmed Lineup

1. Harry Aikines-Aryeetey (Olympic sprinter/Gladiators’ Nitro)
2. Dani Dyer (Love Island winner)
3. Alex Kingston (Actress)
4. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (Football legend)
5. Balvinder Sopal (EastEnders star)
6. George Clarke (YouTuber)
7. La Voix (Drag performer)
8. Chris Robshaw (Rugby icon)
9. Ellie Goldstein (Model)

With glitter, drama, and fierce competition, Strictly 2025 promises to captivate audiences this autumn.

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