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Nina Wadia set to appear in Strictly Come Dancing 2021

Nina Wadia set to appear in Strictly Come Dancing 2021

ACTRESS Nina Wadia is part of the Strictly Come Dancing 2021 line-up, it has been confirmed.

The former EastEnders star will join an array of other contestants, including actor Greg Wise, BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker and comedian Robert Webb. The popular BBC show, now in its 19th season, sees celebrities’ team up with choreographers to compete in a dance competition. 


“I am so scared,” Wadia said after the announcement. "I like dancing like no one's watching. So, we just need to blindfold the judges and I'm going to win.” 

The Goodness Gracious Me comic added: "A lot has happened in the last couple of years, and I just want to grab life by the balls and enjoy it.” 

Former Strictly contestants include journalists Naga Munchetty and Anita Rani and celebrity doctor Dr Raj Singh.  

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  • Dharma Productions to introduce a boy and girl with no industry links
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  • Taran Adarsh, Sumit Kadel confirm the major talent search
  • Move seen as shift from star kids to fresh faces
  • Identities of debutants yet to be revealed

Karan Johar and Dharma Productions are betting big on fresh talent. The studio is launching two newcomers in Bollywood after what’s being called its largest-ever talent hunt, which spanned more than 500 auditions from across India. The aim, insiders say, is to find raw, authentic performers, not familiar surnames.

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