Overview

• The ER and Doctor Who star is confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing, which returns on Saturday 20 September on BBC One and iPlayer.
• In new interviews, she said an agent previously blocked her from taking part and described that view as “silly” snobbery.
• She posted “wish me luck” on Instagram and told fans her first training day is tomorrow.
• Kingston said contestants do not choose themed routines, leaving any Doctor Who dance uncertain.
• She admitted she is “terrified” of theme weeks and has kept her calendar free apart from some Doctor Who Big Finish audio work.