Strictly Come Dancing full lineup 2024: Meet the celebrity contestants, from Nick Knowles to Chris McCausland

Althete Tom Dean, who is a three-time Olympic champion, was the first celebrity contestant to be eliminated from the 2024 series of Strictly.

The Love Island star said of her inclusion on the show: “Pinch me, I can’t believe I’m going to be on Strictly Come Dancing!

“I am honestly still pinching myself, a portly balding opera singer, me, taking part in Strictly Come Dancing?!” he said.