Overview

• The launch show revealed her partnership with newcomer Julian Caillon, an Australian ballroom and Latin specialist with Dancing with the Stars experience.
• She said a training pop in her left hip and glute led to physiotherapy attention, then reported she was fine and continued rehearsals.
• She confirmed ongoing appearances on EastEnders, with producers accommodating a lighter workload while she competes.
• She has framed her Strictly run as a tribute to her late mother, Nirmal, who died in February 2024.
• She told fans she is preparing a Samba for her first live routine, which also marks her first major reality‑TV competition.