Strictly Come Dancing 2016: Daisy Lowe confirmed for line-up

The model and actress will show off her moves in a bid to win the Glitterball Trophy 
Confirmed: Daisy Lowe will take part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing
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Jennifer Ruby17 August 2016

Daisy Lowe is the latest star to be confirmed for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.

The 27-year-old model and party girl will join the likes of Will Young, Louise Redknapp and Laura Whitmore in a bid to claim this year’s Glitterball Trophy.

“I'm so excited! And terrified... I love dancing so much... But I've never done any ballroom dancing before this... I've always loved the show and I can't wait to be part of it,” she said on Wednesday.

“I would love to make it into the final. My Grandma has watched every episode for the past 14 years and I know that if I get kicked out, she won't watch it.

“I'm really excited about learning how to do the tango... I know it will be challenging but I do love hard work!”

The star, who is the daughter of Pearl Lowe and Bush rocker Gavin Rossdale, has modelled for brands including Chanel, Burberry and Dr Martin’s.

Lowe is also in the process of launching her acting career and is set to appear in the forthcoming film Tulip Fever opposite Alicia Vikander and Cara Delevingne.

Other confirmed contestants include Danny Mac, Melvin Odoom, Ed Balls and Ore Oduba.

Also announced for 2016 are three new professional dancers, Katya Jones, Gorka Marquez, and Oksana Platero, while fan favourite Gleb Savchenko has stepped down from the series.

The professional dancers returning include Anton du Beke, Brendan Cole, Kevin and Karen Clifton, Pasha Kovalev, Aljaž Škorjanec, Giovanni Pernice, Natalie Lowe, Joanne Clifton, Janette Manrara and Oti Mabuse

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