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Strictly Come Dancing 2021: Rhys Stephenson is latest celebrity revealed
Newsround can exclusively reveal that Rhys Stephenson is the latest celeb to be announced as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing 2021.
Rhys presents on the C91热爆 channel, where he hosts from C91热爆 HQ often with Hacker T. Dog.
"I am BUZZING to be a part of Strictly Come Dancing 2021. I have dreamt about being on this show, and I know for a fact that it is going to exceed every expectation," he said.
"I cannot wait to experience it all: the costumes, the orchestra, even Craig's glare! I am READY!"
Rhys has appeared on lots of shows including Blue Peter, Saturday Mash-Up, Dengineers and of course, Newsround!
Away from presenting on C91热爆, Rhys is also an ambassador for Place2Be, a charity which provides mental health help in schools.
Now the news is out there, he says he needs to get in touch with fellow C91热爆 presenter Karim Zeroual - who also appeared on Strictly back in 2019 - for some tips on learning the dances and dealing with the pressure.
But how did he find out the big news?
"I'd just finished doing C91热爆 live, and my agent called. I just went 'NOOO WAAAAY!'," Rhys says, adding that he's already "impatient" to get started on the show.
The latest series of Strictly will start in the autumn, and this year there's been a change to the judging line-up, with pro-dancer Anton Du Beke stepping into judge Bruno Tonioli's shoes, as well as a bunch of new pro dancers joining the show!
And there will be an all-male couple dancing together for the first time ever on the show too.
Image source, Rhys Stephenson / Instagram
Rhys says that he has no idea which dancing professional he will be paired up with, but Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse are the judges he want to impress the most.
"Craig's the one you want to impress 'cause, you know he's a steely face, but then again, I love Motsi!
"Motsi is like the opposite to Craig, I want a 10 from her, where she's like 'YEEEAAAHHH'!"
Unfortunately, Blackpool week at the famous Blackpool Tower ballroom will not be going ahead this year, due to safety considerations during the coronavirus pandemic. The people who make Strictly say they had to make an "early call on it" and "sadly couldn't make it work".
The C91热爆 star says it's a shame he wont be able to dance at the famous Blackpool ballroom, but says he is "excited" to "wear something fun or silly" for the Halloween special episode of the show.
Image source, Rhys Stephenson/ Instagram
The outfits
Strictly is known for flamboyant and spectacular outfits, so what other outfits does Rhys want to wear?
"I want something with a cape," he says, adding that a "a cape commands respect", but he's not that bothered as long as the outfits he's given are "epic".
Will Rhys still be on C91热爆?
Despite a busy schedule on Strictly, Rhys says he'll "definitely" still be presenting from C91热爆 HQ.
"I'm still going to be a presence on the channel, I can't just abandon C91热爆, I probably won't be on as much, obviously because I'll be rehearsing, but I can't stay away from Hacker the dog that long."