Actor Lewis Cope joins cast of Strictly Come Dancing 2025
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THE new favourite to win this year’s Strictly Come Dancing has been revealed – after a rush of bets. The BBC show added a new name to its line-up – after a star withdrew for
A replacement was soon lined up, with Cope - who played Nicky Miligan on the ITV soap - being confirmed as Nairn's substitute during Thursday's (21 August) episode of The One Show, with the actor soon joining hosts Roman Kemp and Clara Amfo on the sofa.