Strictly Come Dancing's Joe Sugg undergoes shocking transformation before final
He's kept his promise!
Last updated 13th Dec 2018
YouTuber Joe Sugg has become the dark horse of the competition after making it to the Strictly Come Dancing final with his partner Dianne Buswell. The 27-year-old, who is rumoured to be dating his Australian dance partner, is up against journalist Stacey Dooley, Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts and Steps star Faye Tozer in the final on Saturday (15th Dec).
And after promising to dye his hair bright red to match Dianne's if they made the final, Joe has fulfilled his vow - and debuted a shock of crimson hair on last night's episode of Strictly: It Takes Two (12th Dec).
People took to Twitter to share their shock over the fact that Joe had actually been true to his word. One wrote, 'Omg I didn’t expect Joe to actually dye his hair red!' as another added, 'I can’t get over the hair😂😂 loving the commitment' and one other tweeted, 'Joe is a man of his word and he somehow manages to pull off red hair...WOW.' sic
Swipe through to see which celebrities were approached for Strictly Come Dancing - and turned it down...
Michelle Keegan
Despite bosses being eager to get Michelle Keegan on the show, the former Coronation Street actress had to turn down the proposition due to her ITV contract at the time.
She's since revealed she's been asked a number of times to appear, but she's always turned it down because she's too 'nervous' with the live audience.
However, she was in the audience when her husband Mark Wright appeared in 2014.
Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher was approached by bosses not long after Oasis split. However, much to EVERYBODY'S disappointment, the singer turned them down.
Jodie Comer
Killing Eve actress Jodie Comer was reportedly asked to sign up for the show in 2018, but the Liverpudlian said she didn't want to 'embarrass' herself!
Fast-forward to 2020 and Jodie was also favourite to appear, but that didn't happen either!
Louis Walsh
After being axed from The X Factor by Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh was offered a slot on Strictly. He said in an interview at the time, "The day before the call from The X Factor, I got a call to be a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing. I thought, 'I'd love to do it, just to annoy Simon'."
Piers Morgan
There's no doubt that controversial TV host Piers Morgan would get people talking on the show. But he's previously turned it down saying, "They've offered me vast sums of money to go and humiliate myself on national TV. But I prefer to do it with a bottle of Jack Daniel's in the privacy of my own home."
Mel C
Former Spice Girls singer Mel C reportedly turned down an offer for Strictly due to the 's--t pay'. She said, "The problem is if you do Strictly it's so high profile and you'll find yourself in the news every day. And the money's s---."
Nadiya Hussain
She's the Queen of Bake-Off, but star baker Nadiya Hussain turned down a spot on the 2018 series after admitting she likes to enjoy the show with her family.
Sir Patrick Stewart
Actor Sir Patrick Stewart admitted he would have taken part in the show in the early years, but not so much now.
David Harewood
Homeland actor David Harewood turned down the show in 2013, the reason... because he didn't fancy wearing spandex!
Maya Jama
The Circle host Maya Jama was a firm-favourite to appear on the 2018 series of Strictly. However, Maya turned it down after admitting "now isn't the right time".
Pippa Middleton
After stealing the show at her sister Kate Middleton's wedding to Prince William, Strictly bosses were keen to sign up Pippa, even offering her a five-figure sum.
Bradley Wiggins
Olympic legend Bradley wiggins is used to wearing tight-fitting clothing for his sport, but the cyclist didn't seem keen on sparkly lycra!
Mel Giedroyc
Former host of The Great British Bake-Off Mel Giedroyc is such a big fan of Strictly, she admitted she didn't want to 'spoil it' by taking part.
Alan Titchmarsh
Popular TV personality Alan Titchmarsh has turned down the show a number of times, adding, "I'd rather be either interviewing someone or teaching people how to grow things or whatever".
Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill
After her amazing success for Team GB at the Olympics, Strictly bosses were keen to get Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill on the show.
However, she turned it down, adding, "I've been asked to do it a few times and I love watching it, but I'm not sure. I would be terrible. I'm not ready for Strictly. I'll stick to my cycle and a bit of running here and there, I think."
Noel Edmonds
Former Deal or no Deal host Noel Edmonds turned down a slot on the show due to the famous 'Strictly curse'.
This comes after Joe and Dianne drove Strictly fans wild during one of their performances last weekend. The pair have already been the subject of dating rumours - which they've not done much about quashing - and during their Viennese Waltz, there were two occasions that saw the pair come very close to kissing.
Zoë Ball pointed this out during the interview, asking whether the pair would share a kiss on-screen at the end of their Showdance. She said, "You teased us twice on Saturday, it did not go unnoticed. Will the Showdance end in a kiss?"
The pair laughed nervously - but once again, didn't deny the rumours. Joe said, "This is very, very, accurate choreography, stopping it within an inch every time."
The Strictly Come Dancing final will air on BBC One on Saturday 15th December at 6.30pm.
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