{"id":35662,"date":"2023-08-10T11:23:43","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T09:23:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1871133"},"modified":"2023-08-10T14:32:29","modified_gmt":"2023-08-10T12:32:29","slug":"strictly-come-dancing-confirms-eastenders-nigel-harman-for-2023-line-up","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/strictly-come-dancing-confirms-eastenders-nigel-harman-for-2023-line-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Strictly Come Dancing confirms EastEnders\u2019 Nigel Harman for 2023 line-up"},"content":{"rendered":"

The former soap star’s theatre work could put him in strong standing. <\/p>

By David Craig\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 10 August 2023 at 09:23 AM<\/p>

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Strictly Come Dancing 2023 has announced its 13th celebrity contestant \u2013 and it\u2019s a big name to any soap fans out there.<\/p>\n

Nigel Harman will be donning sequins and dancing shoes for the upcoming edition, joining the likes of Angela Rippon<\/a>, Krishnan Guru-Murthy<\/a>, Adam Thomas<\/a> and Zara McDermott<\/a> on the Strictly Come Dancing 2023 line-up<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Viewers will probably best remember him from his iconic EastEnders role of Dennis Rickman, who arrived in Walford in 2003 and remained there for a memorable two-and-a-half years.<\/p>\n

Since then, Harman has moved onto roles in fellow BBC favourites Hotel Babylon and Casualty, while he also enjoyed a successful run on Sky One\u2019s comedy-drama Mount Pleasant.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the latest Strictly Come Dancing 2023<\/a> contestant Nigel Harman.<\/p>

Who is Nigel Harman?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Nigel Harman.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jeff Spicer\/Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 49<\/p>\n

Job:<\/strong> Actor<\/p>\n

Instagram:<\/strong> @themeditatingactor<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter:<\/strong> n\/a<\/p>\n

Harman is best known for his various acting roles on television, which include Dennis Rickman in EastEnders, Sam Franklin in Hotel Babylon and, most recently, clinical lead Dr Max Cristie<\/a>\u00a0in medical drama Casualty.<\/p>\n

However, he also has theatrical experience \u2013 having previously appeared in productions of Guys and Dolls, I Can\u2019t Sing! The X Factor Musical and Shrek: The Musical \u2013 which could come in handy as he takes to the ballroom floor.<\/p>\n

Harman also has a side business teaching and practicing meditation, so it seems unlikely that nerves will get the better of him during the competition.<\/p>\n

What has Nigel Harman said about joining Strictly 2023?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Nigel Harman said: \u201cI\u2019m amazed, excited and terrified to be doing Strictly. As an armchair fan of the show, I have watched in awe as people have twirled and gyrated across the screen. And now it\u2019s my turn\u2026 gulp!\u201d<\/p>\n

When does Strictly Come Dancing 2023 start?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The popular dance competition does not yet have a confirmed launch date, but it\u2019s quite like the show will return to its usual late-September slot.<\/p>\n

That would mean there isn\u2019t long to go!<\/p>\n

Strictly Come Dancing is coming soon to BBC One and iPlayer. Check out more of our Entertainment<\/a> coverage or visit our TV Guide<\/a> and Streaming Guide<\/a> to find out what\u2019s on.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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