How old is Toyah Willcox? Strictly star ready to compete alongside Neil Jones

Strictly Come Dancing's Toyah Willcox
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The Strictly Come Dancing judges and audience will be in the presence of music royalty when the live shows begin on Saturday night, as Toyah Willcox enters the ballroom.

After a lot of speculation that she had signed up for the BBC show this year, 80s icon Toyah was on the Strictly Come Dancing 2024 line-up when it was officially confirmed in the summer, with her joining stars like Tasha Ghouri, Jamie Borthwick, Sam Quek, Nick Knowles and Paul Merson in the new series.

Last week, millions of viewers found out that It's A Mystery singer Toyah is dancing with Neil Jones, as the long serving pro was given his first celebrity partner for a few years. And while JB Gill is the early bookies favourite to win Strictly this time round, given her wealth of entertainment experience, some fans are tipping Toyah to be the dark horse.

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After appearing in last weekend's 2024 launch show, she will dance for the judges for the first time as the live shows begin on Saturday, September 21, with her and Neil dancing a Tango to Ray Of Light by Madonna.

How old is Strictly's Toyah Willcox?

Born in the Kings Health area of Birmingham on May 18, 1958, Toyah is now 66-years-old.

During a career which has now spanned more than 40 years, Toyah has notched up eight top 40 hits, released over 20 albums, written two books, appeared in over 40 stage plays and 10 feature films, and voiced and presented numerous television shows.

As well as being famous for singles like It's A Mystery, I Want To Be Free and Thunder in the Mountains, Toyah has been nominated for Brit Awards and won Smash Hits accolades, as well as leading the cast of hit musicals like Calamity Jane.