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First three Strictly Come Dancing contestants revealed

The first three contestants on this year's Strictly Come Dancing are revealed.

The first three contestants appearing on this year's Strictly Come Dancing have been announced.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the new series is four weeks shorter than usual and will not start until late October.

The One Show has now revealed the first three celebrities as comedian Caroline Quentin, former NFL star Jason Bell and The Wanted's Max George.

Quentin, 60, told the show: "I've been keeping it very quiet but it's been difficult because I love to chat. I'm going to be there doing all those crazy dances quite soon - it's scary but exciting!"

Bell said: "Strictly is the epitome of British television and this year, more than ever, I'm so proud and humbled to be participating. Strictly was the first show I ever watched when I moved to the UK and I'm a massive fan.

"My six-year-old daughter never got the chance to see me run out on the field at an NFL game but she is very excited about me taking to the dance floor. I hope I can do her proud."

George, who is following in the footsteps of bandmate and Strictly winner Jay McGuiness, said: "Buzzing to be on Strictly this year. Not really one for the dance floor, but I take a lot of comfort in the fact that Jay McGuiness set The Wanted's bar so low..."

The remaining celebrities will be revealed in the coming days.

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