James Bye is the latest celebrity to join the Strictly Come Dancing 2022 line-up, with the EastEnders star saying he hopes to live up to the soap’s other ballroom success stories.
The actor will be best known to viewers for his portrayal of Martin Fowler on the long-running BBC soap opera, where he co-stars opposite last year’s Strictly champion Rose Ayling-Ellis.
Bye’s other projects include drama series The Great Train Robbery and feature film The Hooligan Factory, while he also has a background in the theatre.
James Bye said: “I’m not known for my shimmy or my twinkle toes – in fact my kids regularly laugh at my dad dancing but it’s an honour to be asked and I’m going to give it my best shot.
“There are some huge dance shoes to fill and it’s truly exciting to follow in the footsteps of some amazing EastEnders talent. I’d love to do everyone proud.”
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