Overview

• Carney, 38, was announced in August as a contestant and said taking part is “a dream come true.”
• The pre-recorded launch airs Saturday night on BBC One, and celebrity–professional pairings have not yet been disclosed.
• She earned 144 England caps across four World Cups, four European Championships and the London 2012 Olympics before retiring in 2019.
• Her club career included trophy-laden spells with Arsenal, plus stints at Chicago Red Stars, Birmingham City and Chelsea.
• Since retiring, she has worked as a lead pundit for ITV and TNT, written for the Guardian and BBC Sport, co-hosted a podcast with Jill Scott, and previously reported sexist abuse in 2018 that prompted FA calls for police involvement.