Overview

• Kingston, 62, is competing in Strictly Come Dancing's 23rd season and is set to perform live for the first time on Saturday, 27 September.
• She is partnered with professional dancer Johannes Radebe, with rehearsals building to their debut routine.
• Asked how her Doctor Who persona would fare, she joked that River Song would love the sequins but might tussle over who leads.
• She says it felt like “now or never” to take part and that she decided to jump in after years of interest.
• Looking ahead, she is excited for the Latin numbers but admits nerves about mastering the Quickstep and the Jive.