Comedian Eddie Kadi is confirmed as the fifth celebrity contestant to take part in Strictly Come Dancing

By Amelia Wynne For Mailonline

Published: 15:57 BST, 6 August 2023 | Updated: 15:59 BST, 6 August 2023

Eddie Kadi is the fifth celebrity contestant confirmed for the brand new series of Strictly Come Dancing. 

Eddie, 40, is a multi-award winning stand-up comedian and radio presenter and he says he is ready to give the dance floor ‘everything he’s got’. 

It comes after Krishnan Guru-Murphy, Angela Rippon, Amanda Abbington and Layton Williams have already been confirmed for the show.

Eddie said in the announcemnt: ‘WOW. Anyone who knows me, understands that music and dance is so important and central to who I am. 

‘I’m so unbelievably proud and honoured that Strictly and the BBC have asked me to join the 2023 Team. I promise you, I’m going to give it everything I’ve got. This is going to be a VIBE.’ 

Exciting: Eddie Kadi is the fifth celebrity contestant confirmed for the brand new series of Strictly Come Dancing

Exciting: Eddie Kadi is the fifth celebrity contestant confirmed for the brand new series of Strictly Come Dancing

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