Adam Thomas announced for Strictly Come Dancing
Adam has joined the line-up!
Last updated 8th Aug 2023
With names such as Angela Rippon, Layton Williams and Krishnan Guru-Murthy already confirmed for this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing, yet another famous face has been unveiled, in the form of Adam Thomas!
Adam, who has starred in shows such as Waterloo Road and Emmerdale in the past, appeared via FaceTime on the Hits Radio Breakfast show alongside brand new It Takes Two presenter Fleur East, where he confirmed the exciting news.
Excitedly singing the Strictly theme tune, Adam said: "Everyone says that I can dance, but the only time they've ever seen me dance is when I'm drunk. And sober dancing and drunk dancing, completely two different things."
When asked about his 'signature move', Adam replied: "I can do the robot quite well", before nervously laughing.
He added: "I'm excited now, I just want to get going and get on the dancefloor."
34-year-old Adam, who is the younger brother of actor Ryan Thomas, is the eighth name confirmed for the 2023 series.
Check out all of the confirmed celebs for Strictly Come Dancing 2023:
Ellie Leach - WINNER
Age: 22
Known for: Coronation Street actress
Layton Williams - FINALIST
Age: 28
Known for: Actor/West End star
Bobby Brazier - FINALIST
Age: 20
Known for: EastEnders actor
Annabel Croft - ELIMINATED
Age: 57
Known for: Former professional tennis player
Nigel Harman - QUIT
Age: 49
Known for: Actor
Angela Rippon - ELIMINATED
Age: 78
Known for: Journalist/TV presenter
Amanda Abbington - QUIT
Age: 49
Known for: Actress
Angela Scanlon - ELIMINATED
Age: 39
Known for: Irish TV presenter
Krishan Guru-Murthy - ELIMINATED
Age: 53
Known for: Journalist/News reader
Adam Thomas - ELIMINATED
Age: 34
Known for: Actor
Zara McDermott - ELIMINATED
Age: 26
Known for: Former Love Island contestant and TV presenter
Eddie Kadi - ELIMINATED
Age: 40
Known for: Comedian/Radio DJ
Jody Cundy - ELIMINATED
Age: 45
Known for: Gold medallist Paralympian
Nikita Kanda - ELIMINATED
Age: Unknown
Known for: Radio DJ
Les Dennis - ELIMINATED
Age: 69
Known for: TV presenter, comedian and actor
Eliminated in Week Two
After a number of small appearances in shows such as Casualty and Doctors, Adam shot to fame when he landed the role of Donte Charles in BBC school drama Waterloo Road between 2006-2009.
Following on from that, Adam went on to portray the role of Adam Barton in ITV soap Emmerdale, appearing in 971 episodes before making the decision to leave in 2018.
Most recently, Adam reprised his role as Donte Charles in the remake of Waterloo Road, which hit our screens last year.
Meanwhile, with news of this year's line-up coming thick and fast, rumours are still rife as to which other celebs will join the show.
Check out all of the rumoured names for this year's Strictly:
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz
According to reports in early 2024, Strictly bosses are keen to make history on the show by signing up married couple Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz to both appear! The rumours are suggesting David and Victoria Beckham's son Brooklyn will be in direct competition with his wife Nicole. Now this would be a huge signing if bosses can pull it off!
Jill Scott MBE
After being crowned Queen of the Jungle during the 2022 series of I'm A Celebrity, former England footballer Jill Scott was heavily rumoured for the 2023 series of Strictly, but after Jill didn't feature, will 2024 be her year?
Phillip Schofield
Rumours have circulated that Phillip Schofield could be taking to the Strictly dancefloor for years, but since his departure from This Morning after 21 years, they've stepped up a notch - with publications reporting that offers have been more "aggressive" this year than for previous series of the show.
Gino D'Acampo
He's loved by the masses, so it's no surprise Strictly bosses are keen to get TV chef Gino D'Acampo on the 2024 series. Gino has been asked to do the show in the past, but he turned the offer down. Will he accept this year?
Louis Theroux
Louis Theroux appeared on The Jonathan Ross show last year, where he said: "I know I've had too many drinks when I'm in the kitchen dancing while listening to something on the smart speaker, often hip-hop, and I start doing the funky robot and then I start doing MC Hammer spins.
"And that's where it happens and I start thinking I should really go on Strictly."
Now we would pay to see that - sign him up!
Sophie Morgan
Loose Women star and TV presenter Sophie Morgan is rumoured to become the first ever wheelchair user to take part in Strictly. A source said: "She is the ideal star to take on the role. Plus, she is very glamorous so will look amazing in the sequined costumes. She already has a huge fan base from Loose Women and is a huge advocate of using her platform to promote inclusivity. It's still very early Âstages and the crew will officially start on pre-production in the coming months."
Alan Carr
Funny man Alan Carr would make a great addition to the show! Alan appeared on Loose Women where he confirmed he'd been asked to take part in the past, so will we see him on the 2024 series?
Rosie Jones
Comedian and actress Rosie Jones recently admitted watching deaf contestant Rose Ayling-Ellis win the series in 2021 inspired her.
Speaking to metro.co.uk, she said: "I'd say what drives me, is when I was growing up, having cerebral palsy I didn't see anybody like me on TV.
"In recent years, people like Rose Ayling-Ellis on Strictly have just shown that having a disability isn't a disadvantage and it will never stop me!"
Vicky McClure
Following the popularity and success of shows like Line of Duty and Trigger Point, actress Vicky McClure has been linked to the 2024 series of Strictly.
Perri Kiely
Diversity star and KISS FM Breakfast presenter Perri Kiely confessed a few years ago he'd love to take part on the show. Speaking to Digital Spy, the former BGT winner said: "If it was on a technical level, that would be horrendous, so I'd definitely love to give it a go. But I'm not sure people would see that. They'd probably see an unfair advantage. People thought I was cheating on Dancing on Ice, let alone Strictly Come Dancing."
Tom Malone Jr
After leaving Gogglebox in 2021, Tom Malone Jr has expressed his interest in appearing on Strictly in the past. He told the Express: "If the opportunity came up to go on Strictly as a contestant, I've never done Ballroom in my life, so it'd be interesting to see how as someone who breaks."
Munroe Bergdorf
Model Munroe Bergdorf revealed last year she wants to make history by becoming Strictly Come Dancing's first ever transgender contestant.
She told the Make It Reign podcast: "I've always said that 'Strictly' is the only one that I've got a desire to do. I've got a plan. I want to get everything done that I want to achieve, then I can start doing those shows. It's really exciting."
Tommy Fury
After showcasing his 'moves' on his spin-off show The Boxer and the Ballroom Dancer with Love Island co-star Curtis Pritchard, fans have been urging Strictly to sign up boxer Tommy Fury.
Michelle Keegan
Since her husband Mark Wright made it into the Strictly final in 2014, every year rumours have been rife that actress Michelle Keegan will sign up.
But Mark set fire to the rumours even further when he took part in Christmas special back in 2019, telling the Radio Times: "Never say never, but I just think her nerves would go to another level."
Andrew Ridgeley
Wham! star Andrew Ridgeley confessed in July last year he'd love to take part in Strictly, admitting he'd love the chance to learn how to dance properly. He'd be a great signing for 2024!
More names are set to be announced in the coming days.
Strictly Come Dancing will return to BBC One in September.
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