British former sprinter Harry Aikines-Aryeetey is the first celebrity to have been confirmed for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. Loading audio...

The Olympian, who was the UK men’s 100m champion in 2020, was confirmed on Monday after a skit on CBBC’s Newsround where he pretended to be a choreographer.

Aikines-Aryeetey, 36, competed in a Christmas special of the BBC One show last year alongside professional partner Nancy Xu.

"After the Christmas Special, it was so nice I just had to do it twice,” he said.

“I’m so excited to be part of the Strictly family this series and I’m ready to give it all I’ve got.

“I’ll be bringing tons of energy to light up the dance floor. Let’s hope I’m as quick picking up the routines as I am on the track."

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