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Lauren Oakley has been flooded with messages of support as she revealed a 'first' for her since joining Strictly Come Dancing - and even co-star Gorka Marquez has admitted he 'can't wait'.

The professional dancer has been part of the hit BBC One show since 2022, joining alongside Vito Coppola, Carlos Gu and Michelle Tsiakkas.

Now in her fourth season on the show, Lauren was seen back in the ballroom last month as the 2025 run of the competition got underway with the pre-recorded launch show.

Having missed out on a partner last year until she was drafted in to take over from Amy Dowden and team up with JB Gill last year, it was revealed that Lauren would be among the competing stars this year.

Her partner was revealed as former footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, who wa

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