Since Strictly Come Dancing first hit our TV screens all the way back in May 2004, the dancing show has become the highlight of Saturday night TV, with it resurrecting a number of celebrity careers.
However, although bosses of the show do an amazing job of hiring the celebrities each year, there is a LOT of high-profile stars who've actually turned down the offer.
Celebrities who turned down Strictly Come Dancing STACKED
1 of 16Michelle Keegan
Despite bosses being eager to get Michelle Keegan on the show, the former Coronation Street actress had to turn down the proposition due to her ITV contract at the time.She's since revealed she's been asked a number of times to appear, but she's always turned it down because she's too 'nervous' with the live audience. However, she was in the audience when her husband Mark Wright appeared in 2014.
2 of 16Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher was approached by bosses not long after Oasis split. However, much to EVERYBODY'S disappointment, the singer turned them down.
3 of 16Jodie Comer
Killing Eve actress Jodie Comer was reportedly asked to sign up for the show in 2018, but the Liverpudlian said she didn't want to 'embarrass' herself! Fast-forward to 2020 and Jodie was also favourite to appear, but that didn't happen either!
4 of 16Louis Walsh
After being axed from The X Factor by Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh was offered a slot on Strictly. He said in an interview at the time, "The day before the call from The X Factor, I got a call to be a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing. I thought, 'I'd love to do it, just to annoy Simon'."
5 of 16Piers Morgan
There's no doubt that controversial TV host Piers Morgan would get people talking on the show. But he's previously turned it down saying, "They've offered me vast sums of money to go and humiliate myself on national TV. But I prefer to do it with a bottle of Jack Daniel's in the privacy of my own home."
6 of 16Mel C
Former Spice Girls singer Mel C reportedly turned down an offer for Strictly due to the 's--t pay'. She said, "The problem is if you do Strictly it's so high profile and you'll find yourself in the [news] every day. And the money's s---."
7 of 16Nadiya Hussain
She's the Queen of Bake-Off, but star baker Nadiya Hussain turned down a spot on the 2018 series after admitting she likes to enjoy the show with her family.
8 of 16Sir Patrick Stewart
Actor Sir Patrick Stewart admitted he would have taken part in the show in the early years, but not so much now.
9 of 16David Harewood
Homeland actor David Harewood turned down the show in 2013, the reason... because he didn't fancy wearing spandex!
10 of 16Maya Jama
The Circle host Maya Jama was a firm-favourite to appear on the 2018 series of Strictly. However, Maya turned it down after admitting "now isn't the right time".
11 of 16Pippa Middleton
After stealing the show at her sister Kate Middleton's wedding to Prince William, Strictly bosses were keen to sign up Pippa, even offering her a five-figure sum.
12 of 16Bradley Wiggins
Olympic legend Bradley wiggins is used to wearing tight-fitting clothing for his sport, but the cyclist didn't seem keen on sparkly lycra!
13 of 16Mel Giedroyc
Former host of The Great British Bake-Off Mel Giedroyc is such a big fan of Strictly, she admitted she didn't want to 'spoil it' by taking part.
14 of 16Alan Titchmarsh
Popular TV personality Alan Titchmarsh has turned down the show a number of times, adding, "I'd rather be either interviewing someone or teaching people how to grow things or whatever".
15 of 16Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill
After her amazing success for Team GB at the Olympics, Strictly bosses were keen to get Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill on the show. However, she turned it down, adding, "I've been asked to do it a few times and I love watching it, but I'm not sure. I would be terrible. I'm not ready for Strictly. I'll stick to my cycle and a bit of running here and there, I think."
16 of 16Noel Edmonds
Former Deal or no Deal host Noel Edmonds turned down a slot on the show due to the famous 'Strictly curse'.
This year's Strictly Come Dancing, which features celebrities like Katie Piper, Faye Tozer, Joe Sugg, Lee Ryan, Susannah Constantine and Lauren Steadman, kicked off earlier this month, with fans VERY excited at the show's return.
With hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman presenting the show, last year's judges all returned, including Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Darcey Bussell.
Strictly Come Dancing airs every weekend on BBC One.
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