Strictly Come Dancing will be undergoing a few changes for its new series in 2019. After judge Darcey Bussell announced she was leaving the show, her replacement was announced last week as professional dancer Oti Mabuse's sister, Motsi Mabuse.
Not only that, but the judges will also be taking part in a routine, with judge Craig Revel-Horwood announcing on This Morning, "They are taking a leaf out of Australia's book, the judges will be dancing. I don't know that Shirley Ballas knows that yet but she will be. We dance with the contestants, you put yourself on the line, so to speak."
But now it's been announced that there'll also be a brand new professional dancer thrown into the mix in the form of Nancy Xu.
Fans were stunned by the shock announcement of a new dancer, with many taking to the comments to congratulate Nancy - and wish her a happy birthday! One wrote, 'Oh I'm delighted! Saw you in "Burn the floor" this year and you are fantastic! Looking forward to watching you on Strictly.'
Another added, 'Wasn't expecting that ! Welcome, Nancy - loved watching you dance in BTF, you'll be a great addition to the show! And a very Happy Birthday!'
Swipe through to see all the Strictly Come Dancing professionals for 2019...
Strictly Come Dancing 2019 professionals slider
1 of 18AJ Pritchard
In 2018 AJ was partnered with Lauren Steadman.
2 of 18Aljaž Škorjanec
In 2018 Aljaž was partnered with Kate Silverton.
3 of 18Amy Dowden
In 2018 Amy was partnered with Danny John-Jules.
4 of 18Anton Du Beke
In 2018 Anton was partnered with Susannah Constantine.
5 of 18Dianne Buswell
In 2018 Dianne was partnered with Joe Suggs, who she later confirmed she was dating.
6 of 18Giovanni Pernice
In 2018 Giovanni was partnered with singer Faye Tozer.
7 of 18Gorka Marquez
In 2018 Gorka was partnered with Katie Piper.
8 of 18Graziano Di Prima
In 2018 Graziano was partnered with Vick Hope.
9 of 18Janette Manrara
In 2018 Janette was partnered with This Morning's Dr Ranj.
10 of 18Johannes Radebe
In 2018 Johannes was a reserve dancer, giving amazing performances in the group routines.
11 of 18Karen Clifton
In 2018 Karen was partnered with Casualty actor Charles Venn.
12 of 18Katya Jones
In 2018 Katya was partnered with comedian Seann Walsh, with major drama surrounding the pair after they were spotted kissing.
13 of 18Kevin Clifton
In 2018 Kevin won the show with Stacey Dooley.
14 of 18Luba Mushtuk
In 2018 Luba was a reserve dancer and choreographer.
15 of 18Nadiya Bychkova
In 2018 Nadiya was partnered with Lee Ryan.
16 of 18Neil Jones
In 2018 Neil was a reserve dancer and choreographer.
17 of 18Oti Mabuse
In 2018 Oti was partnered with Graeme Swann.
18 of 18Nancy Xu
Chinese dancer Nancy Xu is new to the 2019 series.
Of her new role, Nancy said, "I'm thrilled and excited! I cannot wait to start this new journey with all these amazing people and share the magic together. Thank you so much Strictly for one of the most beautiful birthday gifts ever, thank you for making my dream come true!"
The official BBC announcement also reads, 'Nancy Xu, from China, was a finalist on So You Think You Can Dance in her home country and a dancer on hit West End and Broadway show Burn The Floor.
'A specialist in Latin, Nancy was a finalist in the U21 World Championships in 2010, took third place in the 2010-2012 CBDF National Amateur Latin Championships and was a runner up at the 2013 International Singapore Championships.'
Congratulations, Nancy!
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