'I am petrified!' TV presenter Laura Whitmore reveals her nerves as she is confirmed as latest star to strut their stuff on Strictly Come Dancing 2016
She is a regular on the London party scene.
So TV presenter Laura Whitmore is bound to have a move or two up her sleeve as she's set for this year's Strictly Come Dancing.
The Irish beauty, 31, announced the big news on Nick Grimshaw's Radio 1 show - and admits she's been eager to compete on the hit BBC show since it first began.
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Let's dance! TV presenter Laura Whitmore is the latest star confirmed to take for this year's Strictly Come Dancing
She explained: 'I have watched Strictly and been obsessed with the show since series 1. It's an incredible show and I feel so honoured to be asked to part of it.'
However, the blonde admits she's already feeling nervous about strutting her stuff: 'I'm not going to lie, I'm slightly petrified too!'
The pretty star is best known for her presenting roles on MTV and I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here NOW! - as well as her rumoured romance with Leonardo DiCaprio earlier this year.
Laura is the third celebrity confirmed for the 2016 run, alongside former MP Ed Balls and singer Will Young in the confirmed line-up.
Dancing shoes: The Irish beauty, 31, announced the big news on Nick Grimshaw's Radio 1 show - and admits she's been eager to compete on the hit BBC show since it first began
Jitter-bug: The presenter - best known for her presenting roles on MTV and ITV2 - hit headlines earlier this year after being linked to Leonardo DiCaprio
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