Strictly Come Dancing 2024 confirms Olympic gold medallist as new contestant

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 confirms Olympic gold medallist as new contestant

As a seasoned film enthusiast who has spent countless hours glued to the screens of various sports events and reality television shows, I must admit that I am genuinely excited about the upcoming 20th anniversary season of Strictly Come Dancing. The lineup for this year is particularly intriguing, with familiar faces from the world of comedy, music, and even the animal kingdom (I’m looking at you, Wynne Evans). However, among these notable contestants, one name stands out to me – Sam Quek.


Once again, Strictly Come Dancing is set to grace our TV screens, marking a memorable occasion since this year marks its 20-year milestone!

Following the unveiling of several famous faces participating in the 2024 season, such as Chris McCausland, JB Gill, Wynne Evans, Toyah Willcox, Dr Punam Krishan, Tasha Ghouri, and Pete Wicks, it’s now known that Sam Quek will be vying for the Glitterball Trophy.

In the near future, she’ll tread the same path as notable athletes-turned-dancers who’ve graced the dance floor lately, including tennis player Annabel Croft from last year and swimmer Ellie Simmonds in 2022.

However, if you’re wondering who Sam Quek is, keep reading to discover details about the Olympic medalist and participant in Strictly Come Dancing 2024.

Who is Sam Quek?

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 confirms Olympic gold medallist as new contestant

Age: 35

Job: Hockey player

Instagram: @samquek13

Twitter/X: @SamanthaQuek

Sam Quek is a former hockey player who played the sport from a young age.

As a proud member of our victorious team, I took home the gold at the 2007 Australian Youth Olympic Festival. Additionally, my team and I were honored with the silver medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

In the year 2016, she was chosen to represent Great Britain’s hockey team at the Rio Olympics, where they bagged the gold medal.

Ever since that moment, I’ve found myself immersed in the world of broadcasting. Now, I host BBC Morning Live, lend my voice to sports coverage across multiple platforms, and lead a dynamic team on A Question of Sport. It’s been quite the journey!

Sam is quite familiar with TV contests; she took part in I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! in the Australian Outback back in 2016. Additionally, she has appeared on numerous celebrity editions of game shows like Pointless and Who Wants to Win a Million?.

What has Sam Quek said about joining Strictly Come Dancing 2024?

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 confirms Olympic gold medallist as new contestant

Upon being chosen for this year’s Strictly lineup, Quek expressed, “Having been a past hockey player, I’m accustomed to working in a team. However, the prospect of performing a dance routine on the ballroom stage with a live audience watching is quite nerve-wracking!”

I’m thrilled to join such an iconic production and eagerly step into the role of a performer. It all seems unbelievably dreamlike, yet I’m fully prepared for this exciting journey!

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

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2024-08-13 12:03