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Tony Adams MBE has been announced as the eleventh celebrity to join Strictly Come Dancing 2022.<\/a><\/p>\n The English football manager and former professional football player is something of a legend in the world of the great game, so we can\u2019t wait to see how he performs on the show.<\/p>\n Tony was revealed to be part of the Strictly 2022 line-up<\/a> on Wednesday 10th August 2022 and joins previously announced contestants Will Mellor<\/a>,\u00a0Kym Marsh<\/a>,\u00a0Kaye Adams<\/a>,\u00a0Richie Anderson<\/a>,\u00a0Jayde Adams<\/a>,\u00a0Ellie Simmonds<\/a>,\u00a0Tyler West<\/a>, Matt Goss<\/a>, Ellie Taylor<\/a> and Molly Rainford.<\/a><\/p>\n Writing on Instagram, Tony said: \u201cSo\u2026 I\u2019m officially swapping my battered old football boots for the ballroom shoes! The lure of the sequins was simply too much!<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI am thrilled to be a part of the 20th anniversary of @bbcstrictly<\/a> this year.. I can\u2019t wait to meet my partner and get dancing\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n Here is everything you need to know about Tony Adams MBE.<\/p> Age: <\/strong>55<\/p>\n Job: <\/strong>English football manager and former professional player<\/p>\n Instagram: <\/strong>@tonyadamsofficial<\/a><\/p>\n Twitter: <\/strong>@tonyadams<\/a><\/p>\n Tony Adams\u2019 football career has spanned over two decades, having played for both Arsenal and the England national team.<\/p>\n Upon the announcement of Tony Adams joining the Strictly line-up, the Arsenal legend said: \u201cTo say I\u2019m excited is an understatement \u2013 the lure of the sequins and the call of the salsa has me swapping my battered old football boots for a set of Strictly soft shoes.<\/p>\n \u201cI am absolutely thrilled to be giving it my all on this year\u2019s 20th anniversary of Strictly Come Dancing. I can\u2019t wait to meet my partner \u2013 god help her \u2013 and start the dancing.\u201d<\/p>\n We can\u2019t wait to see Tony cut some shapes.<\/p>\n An exact release date is yet to be confirmed for Strictly 2022, but we do know that the launch show will be recorded on Wednesday 7th September.<\/p>\n It\u2019s likely that the show will return on Saturday 10th September, with presenters Tess and Claudia welcoming the new line-up.<\/p>\n \u201cDust off your dancing shoes, Strictly Come Dancing is back,\u201d the hosts said in a statement.<\/p>\n \u201cThe stunning 20th series returns, bringing glamour and show-stopping dancing back to Saturday nights on BBC One \u2013 and we\u2019re extremely excited to be able to welcome an audience back to the studio for this year\u2019s shows.\u201d<\/p>\n Strictly Come Dancing will return to BBC One later this year.<\/strong><\/p>\n Want something else to watch? Check out our full\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0or visit our\u00a0Entertainment<\/a>\u00a0hub for the latest news.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a>\u00a0with Jane Garvey.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By Lewis Knight Published: Wednesday, 10 August 2022 at 12:00 am Tony Adams MBE has been announced as the eleventh celebrity to join Strictly Come Dancing 2022. 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