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Strictly 2024 contestants: Chris McCausland and JB Gill first stars announced on this year’s line-up

After many speculation for this year's lineup, Chris McCausland has been announced as the first contestant confirmed for Strictly 2024.

Comedian and actor Chris McCausland announced as first Strictly 2024 contestant (Credit: BBC) The 47-year-old is most known for his role as Rudi in the CBeebies show Me Too! With rumours left, right, and centre for who has signed up this year, The Sun has claimed that former hockey player Sam Quek will also be putting on her dancing shoes. “The show is really tapping into the buzz surrounding the Olympics this year, as well as heavily leaning into BBC talent – perhaps more than ever before,” they said.

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