Yahoo News Dan Walker 'genuinely terrified' as he joins 'Strictly' 2021 line-up
Dan Walker has admitted he's "genuinely terrified" as he becomes the eighth celebrity announced for Strictly Come Dancing 2021.
The BBC Breakfast host says he is “definitely excited, a little bit worried, mostly terrified and a small part of me is considering going into hiding!”.
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He added: “My kids have only ever asked me to go on two shows… Saturday Mash Up and Strictly. I did Saturday Mash Up this summer so… it’s time to embrace the sequins.”
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Just got back to my phone to about a gazillion messages. Genuinely terrified but also looking forward to it.
The campaign to represent #TeamGB in breakdancing at #Paris2024 starts here 😂🕺🏼😂 https://t.co/rMvLhDifqX— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) August 10, 2021
He later tweeted that he received "a gazillion messages" and was "genuinely terrified" to be taking part.
His BBC Breakfast co-host Louise Minchin called Walker a "rascal" for keeping his participation in the dancing competition a secret.
What a rascal, I cannot believe @mrdanwalker kept this from me!! Good luck Dan, I will be watching.🕺🕺 https://t.co/Y428RhKSqg
— Louise Minchin (@louiseminchin) August 10, 2021
Walker announced earlier this year he was stepping down from the helm of BBC Football Focus after 12 years.
He also presented the BBC’s Olympic Breakfast throughout the recent sporting event in Tokyo.
Strictly Come Dancing will air later this year.
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