Strictly Come Dancing 2019 line-up: Emma Thynn, Viscountess Weymouth announced as latest contestant
Star joins ex-footballer David James and sports presenter Mike Bushell
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Your support makes all the difference.Another celebrity taking part in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing hs been announced.
Joining comedian Chris Ramsay, former EastEnders star Emma Barton and ex-footballer David James is Emma Thynn, Viscountess Weymouth.
The chef and philanthropist, 33, was announced as a contestant on Gaby Roslin's BBC Radio London show.
Speaking about her appointment, Viscountess Weymouth – who runs Longleat safari park with her family is married to Viscount Weymouth – said: “This is going to be very new and very exciting and I’m sure very challenging."
“It’s so so exciting, it’s such an institution," she added.
Other contestants to be announced so far include former Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley, social media star Saffron Barker, CBBC presenter Karim Zeroual and sports presenter Mike Bushell.
RuPaul''s Drag Race star Michelle Visage has also been confirmed for this year's series.
Earlier this month it was announced that new judge Motsi Mabuse would replace ballerina Darcey Bussell, who stepped down from the judging panel after seven years.
Mabuse will be joined by returning judges Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas and Bruno Tonioli with Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman returning as hosts.
Last year’s series saw broadcaster Stacey Dooley win with professional partner Kevin Clifton.
The 2019 edition will be without professional dancer Pasha Kovalev who recently announced he had quit the show after “eight incredible years” to “find a new challenge”.
Strictly Come Dancing will return to BBC One in September
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