Overview
- In a Times interview published this week, Kingston said two adoption attempts "had two spectacular fails" after birth mothers "took the money and ran."
- The ER and Doctor Who actor, 62, is competing on Strictly 2025 and was paired with professional Johannes Radebe on the launch show.
- Viewers highlighted the Doctor Who link, noting Radebe’s cameo with Ncuti Gatwa in 2024 and calling for a themed routine.
- Kingston said choreography and theme choices rest with the professionals and producers rather than the celebrity contestants.
- She cited friend Sarah Hadland’s runner‑up finish last year as a key reason for signing up, with coverage also revisiting her family history and marriages.