Coronation Street and X-Factor star Shayne Ward joins Strictly Come Dancing 2024 line-up

Coronation Street and X-Factor star Shayne Ward joins Strictly Come Dancing 2024 line-up

As a cinephile with a knack for recognizing familiar faces, I must say, Shayne Ward is no stranger to my screen! From his impressive win on The X Factor 19 years ago (feels like yesterday) to his captivating role as Aidan Connor in Coronation Street, it’s evident that this multi-talented artist has left an indelible mark on British television.


Strictly Come Dancing returns for its impressive 20th season, and anticipation is high as they unveil the participants gracing this year’s roster.

As a long-time fan of Strictly Come Dancing, I must say that I am absolutely thrilled with the diverse group of celebrities joining this year’s cast! With my years of attending dance performances and competitions, I can confidently say that this eclectic mix promises an unforgettable season filled with excitement, passion, and camaraderie. The Glitterball Trophy is truly up for grabs, and I cannot wait to see who will rise to the top!

Here are the participants we have thus far: Chris McCausland, JB Gill, Wynne Evans, Toyah Willcox, Dr. Punam Krishan, Tasha Ghouri, and Pete Wicks.

Shayne Ward is the individual who’ll be joining us. But who exactly is he? Let me share some insights with you.

Who is Shayne Ward?

Coronation Street and X-Factor star Shayne Ward joins Strictly Come Dancing 2024 line-up

Age: 39

Job: Singer/actor

Instagram: @shaynetward

Twitter/X: @shaynetward

Shayne Ward climbed to stardom following his participation in The X Factor in 2005. He emerged victorious with an impressive lead, avoiding being among the bottom two contestants throughout the competition.

In the annals of British music, his inaugural single “That’s My Goal” ranks as the fourth quickest to achieve significant sales, reaching the top spot. Following this success, he has dropped four studio albums and ventured into acting as well.

Most people are familiar with him because he played the character Aidan Connor on Coronation Street for a period of three years.

Throughout his tenure, he gathered multiple nominations and accolades for his accomplishments, with recognition coming from the National Television Award, TV Choice Award, as well as a nomination for the British Soap Award.

Lately, Shayne has been featured alongside Catherine Tyldesley on Channel 5’s series titled The Good Ship Murder.

What has Shayne Ward said about joining Strictly 2024?

I can’t help but feel electrified at the prospect of experiencing the dazzle and enchantment of Strictly Come Dancing in person. While I’ve had my share of appearances on live television, performing Latin and Ballroom dance numbers before such a vast audience is an entirely fresh challenge for me.

“No promises on my dancing ability, but I will give it my best shot!”

Strictly Come Dancing will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this autumn.

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2024-08-08 12:03