{"id":36860,"date":"2023-09-14T16:00:14","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T14:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1869503"},"modified":"2023-09-15T08:03:34","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T06:03:34","slug":"who-is-eddie-kadi-meet-the-strictly-come-dancing-2023-contestant-and-comedian","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/who-is-eddie-kadi-meet-the-strictly-come-dancing-2023-contestant-and-comedian\/","title":{"rendered":"Who is Eddie Kadi? Meet the Strictly Come Dancing 2023 contestant and comedian"},"content":{"rendered":"

The BBC1 Xtra host will strut his stuff on the Strictly dance floor later this year. <\/p>

By Sophie Cockerham\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 14 September 2023 at 14:00 PM<\/p>

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Eddie Kadi is ready to strut his stuff on Strictly Come Dancing 2023<\/a> and just like us, he can\u2019t wait.<\/p>\n

The comedian and radio host will be joining the likes of\u00a0Amanda Abbington<\/a>, Angela Rippon<\/a> and Layton Williams<\/a> on the dance floor, who will all be trying their best to win the coveted Glitterball trophy.<\/p>\n

Fans may recognise Eddie Kadi from various TV shows, but will most definitely recognise his voice if you\u2019re avid radio listening. So, who is Eddie Kadi, and what has he said about appearing on the show? Read on to find out more.<\/p>\n

Who is Eddie Kadi?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Eddie Kadi for Strictly Come Dancing 2023. BBC<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Age:<\/b> 40<\/span><\/p>\n

Job: <\/b>Comedian, presenter and actor<\/span><\/p>\n

Instagram:<\/b> @comeddiekadi<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter: <\/b>@EddieKadi<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

A multi-award-winning stand-up comedian and radio presenter, Eddie Kadi was the first black British comedian to headline the O2 Arena in London.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Eddie has hosted the MOBO Awards, as well as the official red carpet show for BET International and BET Africa in Los Angeles and the main stage of the Afro Nation Festivals across the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

He has also appeared on numerous TV shows including Blankety Blank, The National Comedy Awards, Tonight with Target, +44 Presents: The Noughties Podcast, Don\u2019t Hate the Playaz, and Road to Afro Nation: David Live.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Eddie fronts The Official Afrobeats Chart Show on BBC Radio 1Xtra and is a Team Captain on ITV\u2019s entertainment format Sorry I Didn\u2019t Know; and this year, he has been nominated for both the Royal Television Society Best Breakthrough Award and Best Breakthrough Presenter at the Edinburgh TV Awards.<\/span><\/p>\n

His own documentary with Channel 4<\/a> is also in production.<\/span><\/p>\n

What has Eddie Kadi said about joining Strictly 2023?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Eddie Kadi for Strictly Come Dancing 2023. BBC\/Ray Burmiston<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

In a statement following the announcement that he would be taking part on Strictly 2023, Eddie said: \u201cWOW. Anyone who knows me understands that music and dance is so important and central to who I am. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m so unbelievably proud and honoured that Strictly and the BBC have asked me to join the 2023 Team. I promise you, I\u2019m going to give it everything I\u2019ve got. This is going to be a VIBE!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

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

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 will return to screens on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday 16th September at 6:35pm.<\/span><\/p>