Strictly Come Dancing: CBBC host Karim Zeroual becomes seventh celebrity to join line-up
Presenter and actor said he was 'pinching himself' and couldn't wait to try on the costumes
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Your support makes all the difference.CBBC presenter Karim Zeroual is the seventh celebrity to be announced for the forthcoming 17th series of Strictly Come Dancing.
The news was confirmed during the CBBC Summer Social Festival on Saturday (3 August), with Zeroual teasing that he’s looking forward to the “flamboyant” costumes he’ll be able to wear on the show.
“To be offered the chance to take part in Strictly is dumbfounding, I'm pinching myself…!” he said.
“I'm so excited to be Strictlified. I want THE LOT. The skimpiest of clothes, the widest of flares, the brightest of colours and the tallest Cuban heel a guy can find! The more flamboyant the better… sequins galore please!!”
Zeroual joined the CBBC presenting line-up in 2014, presenting directly from CBBC HQ as well as getting involved with other major events for the broadcaster.
He has also starred in West End productions including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Lion King, along with roles on EastEnders, Da Vinci's Demons and The Sparticle Mystery.
He joins Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley, EastEnders' Emma Barton, Chris Ramsey, YouTuber Saffron Barker, footballer David James and BBC Breakfast presenter Mike Bushell for the new series, with more names to be announced.
Strictly Come Dancing is back later this year on BBC One.
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