Yahoo News Strictly Come Dancing reveals eighth celebrity
The Strictly Come Dancing announcements are coming thick and fast with the eighth celebrity being revealed today (August 16).
Stacey Dooley was revealed on Strictly's Instagram page, following an investigation to find out who had the secret codename 'Cheddar'.
Throwing up a handful of confetti, Stacey said she couldn't wait to "embrace the glitter".
Stacey has made Stacey Dooley Investigates documentaries for BBC three since 2009 covering everything from child labour to tourism, she's also presented Brainwashing Stacey and Show Me What You're Made Of.
The 31-year-old was also made an MBE in 2018 for her services to broadcasting.
All the celebrities this year have been given cheese-based nicknames to keep their identity a secret until the big unveiling.
This Morning presenter Dr Ranj Singh revealed that his nickname was 'Goats' when Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes announced him as the next star this morning.
He'll be joining former cricketer Graeme Swann who was announced yesterday evening, as well as Capital FM Breakfast host Vick Hope.
YouTuber Joe Sugg was also recently confirmed to be taking part. (If you don't know who Joe is, you can learn about him and what he's famous for right here.)
Steps singer Faye Tozer and Red Dwarf and Death in Paradise star Danny John-Jules were previously announced to be heading to the dance floor as well, while charity campaigner Katie Piper was the first celebrity officially revealed back at the start of the week.
This year's professional dancer line-up has gone through a slight shake-up with three new people joining.
Graziano Di Prima, Johannes Radebe and Luba Mushtuk will be joining the returning pros.
Neil Jones, who has served as a pro dancer in the group routines in the past, is also thought to be getting a celebrity partner this year as a replacement for Brendan Cole, who didn't have his contract renewed.
Strictly Come Dancing will return to BBC One in the autumn.
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