Dani Dyer, renowned reality star and former Love Island winner, is set to dazzle audiences as she joins the cast of the 2025 edition of BBC Strictly Come Dancing. The announcement, which aired on The One Show, has left the star feeling ‘still in shock’ after what she described as one of the ‘best weeks ever.’
A Journey to Stardom
Dani, the daughter of ex-EastEnders actor Danny Dyer, rose to fame on Love Island in 2018, winning the show alongside her former partner Jack Fincham. Following her reality TV success, Dani embarked on diverse ventures, including TV presenting, hosting the popular podcast Live and Let Dyers, and publishing her debut book What Would Dani Do?.
Earlier this year, Dani celebrated a personal milestone by marrying West Ham footballer Jarrod Bowen. The couple shares twin daughters, Summer and Star, aged two. Dani’s first child, Santiago, born during a previous relationship, is now four years old.
Embracing the Strictly Opportunity
Speaking about her participation in the celebrated dance competition, Dani expressed her excitement: “Getting the opportunity to be on Strictly is the second most amazing thing I’ve done this year! I feel very, very blessed and cannot wait to get my dancing shoes on.”
To commemorate her thrilling week, Dani took to Instagram, sharing snaps of herself backstage at The One Show. In her heartfelt caption, she wrote: “A moment for this week, I honestly think it’s been one of the best weeks ever!! Thank you all so much for the lovely messages and comments. I’m still in shock that I’m doing @bbcstrictly. Can’t put into words how grateful & excited I am!! Xx”
Support from Celebrity Friends
The announcement was met with an outpouring of support from Dani’s celebrity friends. Fellow Love Island stars Georgia Steel and Gabrielle Dawn Allen shared their excitement, praising Dani’s achievement and cheering on her Strictly journey.
TOWIE’s Georgia Kousoulou expressed her anticipation, commenting, “Oh, can’t wait!” Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, who is also part of the upcoming Strictly season, wrote, “What a week! You’ve smashed it.” Lucie Cave, a journalist, commented, “Cannot wait to see you in action. Your DREAM!!!”
A New Challenge
Dani’s participation in Strictly not only marks a major professional milestone but also showcases her readiness to embrace new challenges. Fans eagerly await her first performance as she steps out of her comfort zone and onto the stage with her dance partner.
The 2025 edition of BBC Strictly Come Dancing promises to be as spectacular as ever, and Dani Dyer is set to bring her charm, talent, and determination to the competition. Stay tuned for updates as she navigates this exciting new journey!