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Strictly Come Dancing bosses ‘line up Georgia Toffolo and an Apprentice star for star-studded 2025 series’

Strictly Come Dancing bosses ‘line up Georgia Toffolo and an Apprentice star for star-studded 2025 series’

Strictly Come Dancing bosses are reportedly already lining up the celebrity contestants for the next series, with Georgia Toffolo said to be top of the wish list.

The Made In Chelsea star, 30, previously won rival reality show I’m A Celebrity back in 2017, and might have the chance to do the same on the BBC dancing contest, as she is said to be in talks to sign up.

Speaking to The Sun, a source said: ‘Georgia is in talks to join – she would bring glamour, poise and fun to the show. 

‘She’s been a huge hit on all the telly shows she’s done and would be a popular contestant on Strictly.’

The insider claimed that fellow member of high society and MasterChef star, Tom Parker Bowles, is also in the running.

The eldest son of Queen Camilla 50, is said to have already been approached for the last series, with bosses keen to get him onboard.

Strictly Come Dancing bosses are reportedly already lining up the celebrity contestants for the next series, with Georgia Toffolo said to be top of the wish list (pictured)

Strictly Come Dancing bosses are reportedly already lining up the celebrity contestants for the next series, with Georgia Toffolo said to be top of the wish list (pictured)

The Made In Chelsea star, 30, previously won rival reality show I'm A Celebrity back in 2017 (pictured) and might have the chance to do the same on the BBC dancing contest

The Made In Chelsea star, 30, previously won rival reality show I’m A Celebrity back in 2017 (pictured) and might have the chance to do the same on the BBC dancing contest 

‘It would be a coup to sign someone with such a strong royal link. Maybe we could see Camilla and Charles in the audience?’

, Strictly bosses have also reportedly signed up Apprentice star Thomas Skinner in the hopes he’ll attract ‘working-class blokes’ to the show.

The businessman, 34, was on season 15 of the BBC show in 2019 and reached week nine before he was fired by Lord Sugar, despite losing all his tasks.

Known for his strong Cockney accent and ‘Bosh’ catchphrase, he went on to rack up a large following on social media and appear on shows such as 8 Out of 10 Cats and Celebrity MasterChef.

According to The Mirror, Thomas has agreed to appear on Strictly after previously admitting his mum ‘would love him to do it’.

A source told the publication: ‘Thomas hasn’t any dancing experience, but he’s up for giving the compeтιтion his best sH๏τ.

‘Strictly bosses are hoping he’ll get the dads watching. He has a mᴀssive following, especially with working-class blokes.

‘He’s a huge football fan and enjoys pies and gravy. He’s not a luvvie at all. He’s bound to get his catchphrase ‘Bosh’ on to the show, too.’

While the insider claimed that fellow member of high society and MasterChef star, Tom Parker Bowles, is also in the running (pictured in June)

While the insider claimed that fellow member of high society and MasterChef star, Tom Parker Bowles, is also in the running (pictured in June)

While on the other side of the spectrum, bosses have also reportedly signed up Apprentice star Thomas Skinner (seen) in the hopes he'll attract 'working-class blokes' to the show

While on the other side of the spectrum, bosses have also reportedly signed up Apprentice star Thomas Skinner (seen) in the hopes he’ll attract ‘working-class blokes’ to the show

The businessman, 34, was on season 15 of the BBC show in 2019 (pictured) and reached week nine before he was fired by Lord Sugar, despite losing all his tasks

The businessman, 34, was on season 15 of the BBC show in 2019 (pictured) and reached week nine before he was fired by Lord Sugar, despite losing all his tasks

It comes after the BBC announced the professional lineup for this year's Strictly series last month, revealing there will be two brand new dancers joining (last year's pros seen)

It comes after the BBC announced the professional lineup for this year’s Strictly series last month, revealing there will be two brand new dancers joining (last year’s pros seen) 

MailOnline has contacted the BBC and representatives for Georgia, Tom and Thomas for comment. 

The BBC announced the professional lineup for this year’s Strictly series last month, revealing there will be two brand new dancers joining.

Dianne Buswell, who lifted the glitter ball in December with Chris McCausland, will be joining Johannes Radebe, Aljaž Škorjanec, Nadiya Bychkova, Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez,  and Jowita Przystal in returning to the dance floor this September.

They will be joined by Katya Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Neil Jones, Luba Mushtuk Nancy Xu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas and Vito Coppola who will all take to the floor once more alongside two new stars, who will be announced closer to the time.

Amy Dowden, who pulled out in the opening weeks of last year’s show due to a foot injury, will also be back on Strictly for 2025, as will Carlos Gu and Kai Widdrington, who didn’t have a celebrity partner last year.

Despite rumours that he might be making a return after missing out on last year’s series, Giovanni Pernice will not be heading back to the ballroom this time around.

Sarah James, Executive Producer, BBC Studios said: ‘The excitement is already building ahead of the new series and in addition to welcoming back our fantastic returning Pros, we are looking forward to welcoming two brand new Professional Dancers to the line up who will help bring another unforgettable series of dazzling dance and loads more besides to viewers later in 2025.’ 

As well as the pros taking part in the compeтιтion itself, all of them will be taking to the floor each week in group routines.

In recent years, the Strictly pro lineup has seen Italian dancers Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni be axed following complaints about their conduct in the training room.

Giovanni faced bullying accusations from former celebrity partner Amanda Abbington while Graziano ‘kicked’ ex-Love Island star Zara McDermott during rehearsals.

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