Vicky Pattison has been revealed as the 11th celebrity joining Strictly Come Dancing 2025. The former Geordie Shore star made a dramatic entrance on ITV's This Morning, bursting through a glittering paper wall featuring the Strictly branding to announce her participation.
The 37-year-old immediately won over viewers with her refreshingly honest assessment of her dancing abilities. "I've not got high hopes for my dancing, I'm a drinker, not a dancer, drunk auntie dancing is me," she quipped to hosts Emma Willis and Craig Doyle.
Career transformation story
Pattison's journey represents one of the most successful transformations in British entertainment. She first rose to fame on MTV's Geordie Shore in 2011, known for wild nights out and on-screen drama.
Her career took a pivotal turn when she was crowned I'm A Celebrity's Queen of the Jungle in 2015. She has since called this moment the "best thing" she's ever done, launching her into presenting roles, documentaries, and book deals.
Honest expectations and support
Despite her media success, Pattison admitted she has no misconceptions about lifting the glitterball trophy. "I am terrified, can you tell?" she told the This Morning hosts, though she promised to work hard and give the competition her all.
Her casting gained momentum after she was spotted cheering on friend Pete Wicks from the audience during last year's series. Wicks took to Instagram following the announcement, sharing a wedding photo and writing: "You've got this."
Same-day announcement
The announcement came hours after Thomas Skinner was revealed as the 10th contestant. The Apprentice star, known for his "bosh" catchphrase, spelled out "Strictly" in alphabet potatoes at his favourite café to hint at his participation.
Pattison added in an official statement: "It's such an amazing opportunity for me to step out of my comfort zone and challenge myself in a completely new way and I just really hope I don't make too much of a fool of myself!"
Sources used: "Daily Mail", "Daily Star"
Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
