Christine Bleakley (Strictly Come Dancing partner is Matthew Cutler)

Having co-hosted the BBC Two talent show Let Me Entertain You, Christine became a household name due to her role on BBC One’s The One Show.

After working through the ranks, training as a floor manager and runner to an assistant director, Christine appreciates all the efforts that go in to a television production.

Her break on The One Show came when the producer asked if she could step into Myleene Klass’s shoes after Myleene unexpectedly went into labour.

Christine says: “I might have looked calm on the outside but I was shaking, and I suspect I will be the same on Strictly… I’m quite shy but am looking forward to learning such a beautiful skill.”