Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Katie Piper makes SHOCK confession about the show
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Katie Piper
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 26th Jul 2019 Last updated 26th Jul 2019
Last year's Strictly Come Dancing was one to remember for a variety of reasons, from THAT kiss between Seann Walsh and Katya Jones, to Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton finally winning the Glitterball Trophy. The series also starred TV presenter Katie Piper, who was partnered with Gorka Marquez during the show, eventually being voted out in week four of the show.
Now, Katie has revealed the shock confession that she didn't actually watch the show before appearing on it last year! Speaking to HELLO! magazine, Katie admitted, "Do you know what, before I was on it, I never watched it, and now I am like a super-fan."
She did however confirm that she would now be watching the new series, when it returns in a couple of months saying, "I will be watching it and I will be refreshing all the spoiler pages to try and find out who the contestants are."
Now take a look at the rumoured line-up for Strictly Come Dancing:
Harry Redknapp
After his success on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here last year, former football manager Harry Redknapp is a favourite with bookies to appear on the show, with bosses reportedly very keen to sign him up.
Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Katie Piper makes SHOCK confession about the show
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Jamie Laing
Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing has reportedly signed up to the dancing show, despite Strictly bosses allegedly 'banning' reality TV stars. However, the fan-favourite is also rumoured to be appearing on this year's series of I'm A Celebrity and he can't be in two places at once so which show will he choose?
Harry Redknapp
After his success on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here last year, former football manager Harry Redknapp is a favourite with bookies to appear on the show, with bosses reportedly very keen to sign him up.
Scarlett Moffatt
Since her rise to fame after her appearance on Gogglebox, Scarlett Moffatt has become no stranger to reality TV, and it's been revealed she won over 600 dance trophies as child!
She also told The Mirror, "I'm not exclusive to ITV, so I can do what I want. I've always loved Strictly – I'd love to be on it."
Keith Duffy
Strictly bosses are keen to land Boyzone singer Keith Duffy on the show, with reports suggesting they think he could be a massive hit with fans.
Vogue Williams
Vogue Williams is reportedly 'in talks' with Strictly bosses, and after welcoming her first child with her husband, former Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews last year, Vogue is apparently very up for making an appearance.
Radzi Chinyanganya
Blue Peter presenter Radzi Chinyanganya is also a hot favourite to appear on the show. With his BBC roots, we expect to see him in the 2019 line-up!
Fearne Cotton
After leaving her job on Celebrity Juice, Fearne Cotton has some spare time on her hands, with bookies tipping her to appear on the popular dancing show.
Alan Carr
Funny man Alan Carr would make a great addition to the show! Back in December, Alan appeared on Loose Women where he confirmed he'd been asked to take part.
Sam Allardyce
The Daily Mail are reporting that Strictly bosses have offered football manager Sam Allardyce a place on the show. A source said, "They were talking to him about the Christmas special but emphasised that they want him on a whole series, rather than just a one-off".
Tamara Ecclestone
According to reports, Bernie Ecclestone's daughter Tamara has been a target with Strictly bosses for a number of years. Now that her daughter Sophia is a little older, reports are suggesting Tamara could sign up for the show.
Greg Shepherd
After getting dance lessons ahead of his wedding to former TOWIE star Billie Faiers, Greg Shepherd sent out a plea to Strictly bosses to sign him up on The Mummy Diaries.
Jamie Laing
Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing has reportedly signed up to the dancing show, despite Strictly bosses allegedly 'banning' reality TV stars. However, the fan-favourite is also rumoured to be appearing on this year's series of I'm A Celebrity and he can't be in two places at once so which show will he choose?
Harry Redknapp
After his success on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here last year, former football manager Harry Redknapp is a favourite with bookies to appear on the show, with bosses reportedly very keen to sign him up.
Scarlett Moffatt
Since her rise to fame after her appearance on Gogglebox, Scarlett Moffatt has become no stranger to reality TV, and it's been revealed she won over 600 dance trophies as child!
She also told The Mirror, "I'm not exclusive to ITV, so I can do what I want. I've always loved Strictly – I'd love to be on it."
Keith Duffy
Strictly bosses are keen to land Boyzone singer Keith Duffy on the show, with reports suggesting they think he could be a massive hit with fans.
Vogue Williams
Vogue Williams is reportedly 'in talks' with Strictly bosses, and after welcoming her first child with her husband, former Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews last year, Vogue is apparently very up for making an appearance.
Radzi Chinyanganya
Blue Peter presenter Radzi Chinyanganya is also a hot favourite to appear on the show. With his BBC roots, we expect to see him in the 2019 line-up!
Fearne Cotton
After leaving her job on Celebrity Juice, Fearne Cotton has some spare time on her hands, with bookies tipping her to appear on the popular dancing show.
Alan Carr
Funny man Alan Carr would make a great addition to the show! Back in December, Alan appeared on Loose Women where he confirmed he'd been asked to take part.
Sam Allardyce
The Daily Mail are reporting that Strictly bosses have offered football manager Sam Allardyce a place on the show. A source said, "They were talking to him about the Christmas special but emphasised that they want him on a whole series, rather than just a one-off".
Tamara Ecclestone
According to reports, Bernie Ecclestone's daughter Tamara has been a target with Strictly bosses for a number of years. Now that her daughter Sophia is a little older, reports are suggesting Tamara could sign up for the show.
Greg Shepherd
After getting dance lessons ahead of his wedding to former TOWIE star Billie Faiers, Greg Shepherd sent out a plea to Strictly bosses to sign him up on The Mummy Diaries.
Jamie Laing
Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing has reportedly signed up to the dancing show, despite Strictly bosses allegedly 'banning' reality TV stars. However, the fan-favourite is also rumoured to be appearing on this year's series of I'm A Celebrity and he can't be in two places at once so which show will he choose?
Katie then turned her head to the announcement that Oti's sister will be a judge in the next series of Strictly Come Dancing saying, "I am so excited to see Oti's sister announced as the judge – I think that is so great. I really like Oti and I followed her on the Greatest Dancer and thought she was a brilliant judge, so yeah, I know, she Motsi is a really respected pro, so I am sure she will do a great job."
Darcey's replacement comes just a week after it was revealed there would be a special Strictly Come Dancing episode following the professionals. Although it hasn't been confirmed when it will air, it's understood the one-off episode will be shown during the gap between the first and second episodes of the series.
Strictly Come Dancing is set to return to TV later this year.
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