Strictly Come Dancing contestant reveals he's tested positive for Covid-19
The 2020 series is due to launch later this month
Last updated 2nd Oct 2020
The 2020 Strictly Come Dancing launch is now just weeks away, but it sounds like the show could be in a little bit of chaos, as confirmed contestant HRVY has revealed he's tested positive for Covid-19.
Taking to his social media pages. HRVY, real name Harvey Leigh Cantwell, told his fans, 'hi, wasn’t gonna worry anyone and say anything but now the story’s out, i have coronavirus, I’m all good, no symptoms, just isolating for the next 10 days. already super bored so prepare yourselves for my Tik toks'. (sic)
Luckily for the 'Personal' singer, HRVY isn't suffering from any of the symptoms associated with Covid-19, and is self-isolating to help avoid the spread.
Updating his loyal fan base on his Instagram Story later in the evening, HRVY said, "Hi guys, so I wasn't going to say anything because I didn't want to worry anybody or be dramatic but now the story's out there. I have coronavirus. I've tested positive.
"All is fine, I'm isolating. I have no symptoms. I'm just chilling. I'm bored. I've been making a million TikToks if you haven't seen already.
"It just proves that us youngsters can get it and not even realise."
Check out the full line-up for Strictly Come Dancing 2020:
Caroline Quentin
Actress Caroline Quentin will take part in the 2020 series. She's most famous for roles in popular shows such as Men Behaving Badly and Jonathan Creek.
Max George
Former The Wanted star Max George will be hoping he can follow in the footsteps of his band mate Jay McGuiness, after Jay won the show back in 2015.
Jason Bell
Former American footballer Jason Bell will be showing off his moves on the dance floor! He's also the ex-boyfriend of Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle.
Ranvir Singh
Good Morning Britain presenter will be mixing early morning and grueling rehearsals as she's signed up for the 2020 series.
Nicola Adams OBE
Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams will make history on the show as she's set to be part of the first ever same-sex pairing on Strictly Come Dancing.
Clara Amfo
Radio and TV presenter Clara Amfo has also been confirmed for the 2020 line-up!
Bill Bailey
Comedian Bill Bailey revealed he decided to take part in the show for a new 'challenge', admitting his late mum would have loved watching him on the show.
JJ Chalmers
Scottish TV presenter JJ Chalmers has also joined the line-up! The former Royal Marine is best known for being a public speaker and an Invictus Games medallist.
JJ suffered some life-changing injuries in a bomb blast in Afghanistan in 2011.
Jamie Laing
After being forced to quit the show in 2019 due to injury, Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing is back to show off his moves in 2020!
Maisie Smith
EastEnders actress Maisie Smith, who plays the role of Tiffany Butcher on the BBC soap, has also been announced in the line-up.
HRVY
Pop star HRVY, real name Harvey Leigh Cantwell, is the 11th celebrity to join the line-up.
Jacqui Smith
The line-up is completed by former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.
The news of HRVY's diagnosis comes just days after it was revealed that any contestant who contracts the virus during filming will immediately be eliminated from the show.
Sarah James, the Executive Producer for Strictly, told the Radio Times, "Unfortunately if you receive a positive test, that means you wouldn't be able to continue in the competition.
"Obviously with government guidelines, if you receive a positive test you have to isolate for two weeks and that would unfortunately rule them out of the show."
The Strictly launch show will take place on Monday 12th October, with the first show taking place on Saturday 24th October.
Strictly will then air every Saturday night up until Saturday 19th December.
Find out everything you need to know about Strictly Come Dancing right here.