Lauren Oakley
Our Brummie babe enters the Ballroom
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Birmingham-born Lauren Oakley started dancing at just two years old and began competing soon after. Early successes include becoming Juvenile Champion at the prestigious Blackpool Dance Festival, winning across both ballroom and Latin disciplines.
Lauren was also crowned Under 21 British National Champion before exploring a career on stage, recently performing as Giovanni Pernice and Anton Du Beke's leading lady on their national tours.
It's a dream to have Lauren as part of the Strictly family, and she couldn't be more excited! “I’ve grown up watching Strictly, always hoping that one day I could be part of the best show on television, doing what I love the most," she said. "Now that it’s happening, it doesn’t quite seem real. I can’t wait to start this new sequined adventure and join this incredible family.”
Lauren is paired with her first celebrity partner in 2023, broadcaster Krishnan Guru-Murthy, we can't wait to see what they're made of!
