Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Who is Joe McFadden? Everything you need to know HERE
JOE MCFADDEN became the sixth contestant to be confirmed for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing this morning, but who is he? Here’s everything you need to know.
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The 41-year-old is set to take to the dance floor alongside Mollie King, Davood Ghadami, Ruth Langsford, Gemma Atkinson and Reverend Richard Coles.
But, where will you know Joe from? And does he have any previous dance experience? Find out more about the TV star below…
Who is Joe McFadden and how old is he?
Joe is a 41-year-old Scottish actor from Glasgow and is best known for playing the role of Raffaello ‘Raf’ di Lucca in BBC One’s medical drama Holby City.
Strictly is one of the biggest, most entertaining shows on TV and being asked to be part of it is a once in a lifetime opportunity that I’m thrilled and terrified about in equal measures!
Where else will you know Joe McFadden from?
Joe first came to national attention playing PC Joe Mason in Heartbeat and has also appeared in Take the High Road, The Crow Road and Sex, Chips & Rock ‘n’ Roll.
In addition to his television roles, Joe also has a background in theatre appearing in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Rent in London’s West End.
Who will Joe McFadden be partnered with on Strictly Come Dancing?
It’s not known who Joe will be partnered with yet, but he could bag himself one of the three new professionals; Dianne Buswell, Amy Dowden or Nadiya Bychkova.
Also returning to the BBC dancing show are Karen Clifton, Katya Jones, Janette Manrara and Chloe Hewitt.
When will Joe McFadden compete on Strictly Come Dancing?
Joe will take to the dance floor later this year when the rest of his competitors are announced and they have had time to learn a few basic dance steps.
It is expected that the show will return on the BBC in late September or early October, but Mollie King announced that she’s due to start rehearsals very soon when she appeared on Radio 1.
Does Joe McFadden have any previous dance experience?
Joe’s theatrical background means that he has no doubt done some dancing before, but that didn’t stop him admitting that he’s “terrified” despite being “thrilled” about taking on the challenge.
He said: “Strictly is one of the biggest, most entertaining shows on TV and being asked to be part of it is a once in a lifetime opportunity that I’m thrilled and terrified about in equal measures!”
What dances has Joe McFadden performed? How did he score?
Joe performed a highly energetic Jive to Michael Jackson's Rockin' Robin.
He scored well, bagging 29 from the judges which propelled him into third place.
Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One next month.