Overview

• The YouTuber said on his podcast that he rehearsed with professional dancer Lauren Oakley during his Strictly audition, prompting speculation about his partner.
• He described the trial as an hour-long interview followed by an hour-long dance session learning a jive and a Latin routine and performing before production staff.
• Clarke stressed he does not know whether his audition partner will be his official match, with the pairings set to be unveiled soon.
• The launch show revealing partnerships is reported to be pre-recorded and believed to air on September 20, with the first live show a week later and no eliminations in the opening two weeks.
• Clarke added that a professional dancer’s partner messaged his girlfriend, Yasmin Amelia, offering support on handling media attention around the show.