Radio host and TV presenter Nikita Kanda joins star-studded BBC Strictly Come Dancing lineup

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August 8, 2023

BBC Strictly Come Dancing has announced Nikita Kanda as the ninth celebrity contestant for the 2023 season. Kanda, a radio host and TV presenter, expressed her excitement and joins a star-studded lineup for the upcoming season. The announcement builds anticipation for the show's premiere later this year.

Nikita Kanda Joins BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2023 Lineup

BBC Strictly Come Dancing has announced its ninth celebrity contestant for the 2023 season. Nikita Kanda, a radio host and TV presenter, is set to join the star-studded lineup.

Kanda's Background

Kanda is best known for her role as the current host of the BBC Asian Network’s Breakfast show. In a statement, Kanda expressed her excitement, saying, “I can’t believe I’m going to be on Strictly. This is a dream come true. I’m still pinching myself. I don’t think it will properly sink in until I step onto the dancefloor. I can’t wait to get glammed up and get out there. Throw the glitter on me!”

Star-Studded Lineup

Kanda will be joining the likes of Amanda Abbington, Angela Rippon, Layton Williams, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Eddie Kadi, Angela Scanlon, Zara McDermot, and Adam Thomas in the lineup for the 2023 season.

Impressive Resume

Prior to her role as a radio host, Kanda worked in TV and local radio, and has interviewed various celebrities, including Sandra Oh, Kate Sharma, Charithra Chandran, Awkwafina, and Nick Jonas. She has also appeared on BBC One’s The One Show and has been nominated for Presenter of the Year at the Asian Media Awards.

Building Anticipation