Overview

• Reports indicate the 62-year-old actress has officially signed up for the 2025 Strictly Come Dancing cast
• Her interest in Strictly dates back to at least 2019, when she publicly expressed a desire to compete
• Friend and former contestant Sarah Hadland’s runner-up performance in 2024 is said to have spurred her decision
• Kingston is best known for her roles on ER and as River Song in Doctor Who, bringing star power to the competition
• The BBC has confirmed the show will return this autumn but has not yet announced an exact launch date