And now four new pro dancers have been confirmed for the 2021 series of Strictly<\/a>.<\/p>\n Kai Widdrington, Nikita Kuzmin, Cameron Lombard and Jowita Przystal will join the professional dancers already confirmed for the 19th series when the show airs later this year.<\/p>\n There\u2019s no word yet on the Strictly Come Dancing 2021 line-up<\/a>, although there\u2019s been plenty of rumours from Carole Baskin to Holly Willoughby.<\/p>\n But with new, fresh talent on board Strictly Come Dancing 2021 could be the BBC show\u2019s hottest series yet<\/a>.<\/p>\n As we get closer to the start of the series, here\u2019s the full list of Strictly Come Dancing pros who will be entertaining us this year.<\/p>\n Instagram: <\/strong>@kaiwidd<\/a><\/p>\n Twitter: <\/strong>@Kaiwidd<\/a><\/p>\n Kai is World Junior Latin American Champion 2010 and a former Dancing With The Stars Ireland professional. He has previously featured in group numbers and toured with a number of the current Strictly pros.<\/p>\n Speaking of his new role, he said: \u201cThis is my childhood dream come true. Watching Strictly from the very first series as a young boy from Southampton and now 18 years later, to be a professional dancer on the show is the most amazing feeling and the biggest accomplishment of my career. I can\u2019t wait to step onto the Strictly floor and experience the exciting times that lie ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n Instagram: <\/strong>@nikita__kuzmin<\/a><\/p>\n Nikita joins Strictly from Germany\u2019s Let\u2019s Dance and is a six-time Latin and Ballroom National Champion in Italy.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve always been amazed by the magic Strictly Come Dancing brings,\u201d she said of joining the BBC One dance show. \u201cNo matter what country I have found myself living in, I\u2019ve never missed a chance to watch it. And joining it as a professional dancer is my big chance to make some magic on the most famous dance floor. I can\u2019t wait to give it my all!\u201d<\/p>\n Instagram: <\/strong>@cameronkylelombard<\/a><\/p>\n Cameron is the reigning South African Latin Champion, and he\u2019s up for the challenge in the UK.<\/p>\n \u201cThank you Strictly Come Dancing for this life changing opportunity. Not only is this a dream come true but a challenge I am accepting with both hands. I am excited beyond imagination and looking forward to leaving my mark on the dance floor!\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Instagram: <\/strong>@jowitaprzystal<\/a><\/p>\n Jowita, who won the BBC\u2019s The Greatest Dancer last year, was the Polish Open Latin Champion in 2014.<\/p>\n She said: \u201cThis is my biggest dream come true. No words can describe how I feel right now. I\u2019m still pinching myself to check if this is real but I am beyond excited to be joining the Strictly Come Dancing family and I can\u2019t wait to give all of my heart and soul on that dance floor!\u201d<\/p>\n Twitter:<\/strong> @OtiMabuse<\/a><\/p>\n Instagram:<\/strong> otimabuse<\/a><\/p>\n Won:\u00a0<\/strong>Series 17 (Kelvin Fletcher) and Series 18 (Bill Bailey)<\/p>\n South African Latin American Champion Oti Mabuse has been a Strictly professional since 2015.<\/p>\n She\u2019s also a captain on The Greatest Dancer<\/a>, mentoring ballroom and Latin dancers\u00a0Michael and Jowita to victory in 2020.<\/p>\n Strictly is slowly becoming a family affair for the reigning champion \u2013 her sister Motsi Mabuse is on the judging panel, and her husband Marius Lepure was reported to be joining the show<\/a> as a troupe dancer, although this yet to be confirmed.<\/p>\n Oti won the the 2019 series after several memorable hip-shaking performances with Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher, and last year she danced her way to victory with Bill Bailey<\/a>. So will it be a hat-trick this year for Oti?<\/p>\n Twitter:<\/strong> @AljazSkorjanec<\/a><\/p>\n Instagram: <\/strong>aljazskorjanec<\/a><\/p>\n Won:\u00a0<\/strong>Series 11 (Abbey Clancy)<\/p>\n Ballroom and Latin star Alja\u017e \u0160korjanec has won over 19 championships in his native Slovenia, and has been part of the Strictly family since 2013 when he won with model Abbey Clancy. He has also been partnered with Alison Hammond, Helen George, Gemma Atkinson, Viscountess Emma Weymouth, and most recently Radio DJ Clara Amfo.\u00a0 He\u2019ll return to the show in with his wife Janette Manrara.<\/p> Twitter:<\/strong> @dowden_amy<\/a><\/p>\n Instagram:<\/strong> amy_dowden<\/a><\/p>\n Won:<\/strong> N\/A<\/p>\n British national champion Amy Dowden grew up watching Strictly from her native Wales, finally achieving her dream of joining the show in 2017. Dowden was paired with Danny John-Jules in 2018, when the Red Dwarf actor was accused by the tabloids of \u201cbullying\u201d her<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 allegations he\u00a0strenuously denied.<\/a> Dowden encountered less controversy in 2019 when she reached the final with CBBC presenter Karim Zeroual<\/a>. She was partnered with JJ Chalmers<\/a> in 2020, but unfortunately they only made it to Week Seven.<\/p>\n Twitter:<\/strong> @dbuzz6589<\/a><\/p>\n Instagram:<\/strong> diannebuswell<\/a><\/p>\n Won:<\/strong> N\/A<\/p>\n Australian Open Champion Dianne Buswell honed her skills on Strictly Come Dancing down under before joining the British edition in 2017. She was eliminated third with radio DJ Dev Griffin in 2019, but had better luck the year before when she reached the final with vlogger Joe Sugg.<\/p>\n Dianne and Joe been dating ever since and even launched their joint YouTube channel<\/a>, In The Pan.<\/p>\n Last year, she was partnered with Max George, but they only made it to Week Four. Here\u2019s hoping Dianne has better luck this year!<\/p>\n Twitter:<\/strong> @pernicegiovann1<\/a><\/p>\n Instagram:<\/strong> pernicegiovann1<\/a><\/p>\n Won:<\/strong> N\/A<\/p>\n Italian stallion Giovanni Pernice won the Italian Championships in 2012, before joining the Strictly professional line-up in 2015. He\u2019s reached the final an impressive three times \u2013 with\u00a0 Georgia May Foote, Debbie McGee and Faye Tozer. Last year, he made it to Week Eight with Good Morning Britain star Ranvir Singh<\/a>.<\/p>\n Oh, and he\u2019s also the Guinness World Record holder for Jive kicks and flicks, as well as Charleston swivels \u2013 the more you know.<\/p>\n Twitter:<\/strong> @gorkamarquez1<\/a><\/p>\n Instagram:<\/strong> gorka_marquez<\/a><\/p>\n Won:<\/strong> N\/A<\/p>\n After sitting out last year, Spanish dancing sensation Gorka Marquez is back this year for another shot at the Glitterball trophy after coming runner up with Alexandra Burke in 2017. While he didn\u2019t win the competition he did win the heart of contestant Gemma Atkinson \u2013 the two welcomed baby Mia in July 2019 and danced together in the 2019 Christmas Special<\/a>.<\/p>\n Last year, Gorka made it all the way to the finals with EastEnders actress Maisie Smith<\/a> \u2013 however, they just missed out on the glitterball as Bill was crowned the 2020 winner.<\/p>\n Twitter:<\/strong> @GrazianoDiPrima<\/a><\/p>\n Instagram:<\/strong> grazianodiprima<\/a><\/p>\n Won:<\/strong> N\/A<\/p>\n Sicilian-born Graziano Di Prima is also returning for 2021. He took a year off in 2019, after partnering with radio presenter Vick Hope in 2018. He didn\u2019t actually have a celebrity partner in 2019 or 2020, but did perform as part of the professional dance routines which take place every Saturday and Sunday.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not known yet whether he\u2019ll have a celebrity partner for 2021.<\/p>\n Asides from Strictly, Di Prima made the top 24 at the Under 21 Latin World Championships, and also toured the world with his dance company Burn The Floor.<\/p>\n Twitter:<\/strong> @jojo_radebe<\/a><\/p>\n Instagram:<\/strong> johannesradebe<\/a><\/p>\n Won:<\/strong> N\/A<\/p>\n Two-time Professional South African Latin Champion Johannes Radebe reached the final of Strictly South Africa twice, and joined the British edition in 2018. He was given his first celebrity partner Catherine Tyldesley<\/a> in 2019, but was eliminated in week six. Last year, he was partnered with actress Caroline Quentin<\/a>, but unfortunately they only made it to Week Five in the competition.<\/p>\n Twitter:<\/strong> @karen_hauer<\/a><\/p>\n Instagram:<\/strong> karenhauer<\/a><\/p>\n Won:<\/strong> N\/A<\/p>\n The longest-serving female professional on Strictly, Professional World Mambo Champion Karen Hauer has had memorable partnerships with celebrities such as Jeremy Vine, Mark Wright and Charles Venn. She came tantalisingly close to the Glitterball Trophy when she reached the final with Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing<\/a> last year \u2013 will she go all the way this year?<\/p>\n Twitter:<\/strong> @Mrs_katjones<\/a><\/p>\n Instagram:<\/strong> mrs_katjones<\/a><\/p>\n Won:<\/strong> Series 15 (Joe McFadden)<\/p>\n World Professional Latin Showdance Champion Katya Jones has had many a memorable moment on Strictly, from dancing to Gangnam Style with Ed Balls to winning with Joe McFadden in 2017. The then-married Katya caused controversy when she was photographed kissing partner Sean Walsh<\/a> in 2018, though had a quieter 2019 with BBC Breakfast\u2019s Mike Bushell<\/a>.<\/p>\n Katya was part of the show\u2019s first ever same-sex pairing last year, when she danced with boxer Nicola Adams<\/a>.<\/p>\n However, Nicola and Katya were forced to withdraw from the competition after the professional dancer tested positive for coronavirus<\/a>.<\/p>\n Twitter:<\/strong> @LubaMushtuk<\/a><\/p>\n Instagram:<\/strong> lubamushtuk<\/a><\/p>\n Won:<\/strong> N\/A<\/p>\n Four-time winner of the Italian Dance Championship, Luba Mushtuk was an assistant choreographer on the show for several years before finally given celebrity partner James Cracknell<\/a> in 2019. Unfortunately, they were voted first. She managed to get a little further in 2020 when she was partnered with Jason Bell, however, only made it to Week Three.<\/p>\n Twitter:<\/strong> @NadiyaBychkova<\/a><\/p>\n Instagram:<\/strong> nadiyabychkova<\/a><\/p>\n Won:<\/strong> N\/A<\/p>\n A two-time World Champion and European Champion in Ballroom and Latin \u201810\u2019 Dance, Ukrainian-born Nadiya Bychkova is back for her fifth year on the show. She has partnered Davood Ghadami, Lee Ryan and David James<\/a>, with whom she was eliminated fifth.<\/p>\n Last year, she didn\u2019t have a professional partner.<\/p>\n Twitter:<\/strong> @Nancy_xuxi<\/a><\/p>\n Instagram:<\/strong> nancy_xuxi<\/a><\/p>\n Won:<\/strong> N\/A<\/p>\n A new addition in 2019, Nancy Xu performed in the group numbers and was partnered with Eastenders actor Rudolph Walker in the Children in Need Special. Xu was a finalist in So You Think You Can Dance in her home country of China, and was a finalist in the U21 World Championships in 2010. The pro dancer will make her return to the show in 2021.<\/p>\n Twitter: <\/strong>@Mr_NJones<\/a><\/p>\n Instagram:<\/strong> mr_njonesofficial<\/a><\/p>\n Won:<\/strong> N\/A<\/p>\n World Professional Latin Showdance Champion Neil Jones has won 45 titles around the world during his competitive career, though is yet to claim that of Strictly Come Dancing champion. After acting as a stand-in for several years, Neil got a celebrity partner in 2019 and reached fifth place with professional footballer Alex Scott. He wasn\u2019t given a celeb partner in 2020, but things could be different this year!<\/p>\n Strictly Come Dancing will return to BBC One later this year. If you\u2019re looking for more to watch, check out our TV Guide<\/a> or visit our Entertainment<\/a> hub for all the latest news.<\/strong><\/p>\n There’s four new faces in the 2021 pro line-up. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":2194,"template":"","categories":[1],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/07\/strictly-come-dancing-2021-professional-dancers-meet-the-confirmed-line-up-scaled.jpg",2560,1544,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/07\/strictly-come-dancing-2021-professional-dancers-meet-the-confirmed-line-up-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/07\/strictly-come-dancing-2021-professional-dancers-meet-the-confirmed-line-up-300x181.jpg",300,181,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/07\/strictly-come-dancing-2021-professional-dancers-meet-the-confirmed-line-up-768x463.jpg",768,463,true],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/07\/strictly-come-dancing-2021-professional-dancers-meet-the-confirmed-line-up-1024x618.jpg",800,483,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/07\/strictly-come-dancing-2021-professional-dancers-meet-the-confirmed-line-up-1536x927.jpg",1536,927,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/07\/strictly-come-dancing-2021-professional-dancers-meet-the-confirmed-line-up-2048x1235.jpg",2048,1235,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"There's four new faces in the 2021 pro line-up.","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/2193"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2194"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2193"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2193"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Kai Widdrington<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>Nikita Kuzmin<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>Cameron Lombard<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>Jowita Przystal<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>Oti Mabuse<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div> Alja\u017e \u0160korjanec<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nAmy Dowden<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nDianne Buswell<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div> Giovanni Pernice<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nGorka Marquez<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nGraziano Di Prima<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nJohannes Radebe<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nKaren Hauer<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nKatya Jones<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nLuba Mushtuk<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nNadiya Bychkova<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nNancy Xu<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nNeil Jones<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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