Industry | 2009.08.24
Calzaghe joins Strictly Come Dancing
Full lineup of stars to be confirmed tomorrow but former world champion could be joined by Linford Christie and Phil Tufnell
Former world boxing champion Joe Calzaghe has been confirmed as a contestant on the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Calzaghe\'s family told the Western Mail that he was preparing to take part in the BBC1 talent show, which returns this autumn. "I know about it, of course I know about it," said his father, Enzo.
His uncle Uccio expanded on his nephew\'s prospects: "He should be good, his grandad was a really good dancer. He used to do tangos and things like that so it is in his blood. Good boxers are light on their feet."
The full lineup of 16 contestants is to be unveiled at a press launch tomorrow.
Calzaghe, who retired in February as an undefeated light-heavyweight champion, is one of a number of celebrities to have been linked with the show.
Among the names tipped are former This Morning presenter Fern Britton, the former 100-metre sprinter Linford Christie and ex-cricketer Phil Tufnell.
Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe, La Toya Jackson and Loose Women presenter Lynda Bellingham are others said to be getting involved.
"We will be announcing the full lineup of contestants taking part in the series tomorrow," a BBC spokesman said.
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