Strictly Come Dancing announces Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis legend as 12th star

Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis has been confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing. The soap star, 66, is best known for playing Paul Robinson on the now-cancelled Australian show.

After being revealed on Thursday's edition of This Morning, Stefan told hosts Emma Willis and Craig Doyle: "I'm very excited to be doing something completely and utterly out of my comfort zone but because of that, I'm petrified." He added that British viewers will be "sick of" him eventually as Neighbours will also be airing until the end of the year.

He added that he's had advice from co-star April Rose Pengilly, who has taken part in Australia's Dancing with the Stars. "She said, 'Every night I put ice packs all over my body,'" he revealed. It comes after reports of all the celebrities rumoured to be joining BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2025.

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Outside of Neighbours, Stefan has taken on roles in Prisoner, The Henderson Kids, The Sullivans, Young Doctors and Sons and Daughters. As for UK shows, Stefan has credits in The Bill, Dream Team, River City and Casualty.

Stefan said in a statement ahead of the competition beginning: "This is an opportunity for me to once again learn to step out of my comfort zone in the world of television. Looking forward to the sparkle and reaching for the sky."

Earlier in the programme, Vicky Pattison, who is best known for starring on Geordie Shore, had been announced as the 11th celebrity to be hitting the dancefloor. She said: "I'm buzzing like a an old fish but I'm really nervous as well. I've never done anything like this before, I'm opening up to a whole new audience as well. I'm terrified. Can you tell? I'm terrified."

Earlier in the morning, The Apprentice's Thomas Skinner was announced as one of this series' stars.

Thomas said in a statement: "I’m beyond excited to be joining Strictly Come Dancing. I’ve tackled the boardroom and some big breakfasts in my time but stepping onto the dance floor under that glitter ball is next level stuff!

"I’ve never danced in my life (other than at weddings) but I’m ready to graft and of course have a laugh. Bring on the sequins, sambas and most importantly, the BOSH to the ballroom!”

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