Loose Women panellist hints at co-star rivalry over possible new BBC role
Loose Women's Brenda Edwards has revealed that she and fellow panellist Coleen Nolan are both eager to strut their stuff on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing.
The 56-year-old, who is currently dazzling audiences in the West End production of Chicago alongside former Strictly pro Janette Manrara, confessed she's been doing all she can to land a spot on the dance competition. "I've asked her to put in a good word for me," Brenda divulged about her conversations with Janette, who now hosts the show's spin-off.
She added: "Don't worry, I'm pushing all avenues. If I get on Strictly, I'll have to start practising my splits. I want to do it!
"It's between Coleen Nolan and me, because she really wants to go on it also." In an interview with Bella Magazine, Brenda expressed her ambition to reach the final, something her Loose Women colleagues haven't achieved yet.
Coleen, 60, has also shared her aspirations to hit the dance floor and vie for the coveted Glitterball trophy, reports Belfast Live. On Loose Women, she campaigned: "Vote me to go in!
"There'd be a lot of sequins involved, let me tell you." She has also told The Mirror: "I've never done Strictly which devastates me.
"Since that show started, I've always wanted to do Strictly and so many Loose Women have done it but they never, ever ask me." Among the Loose Women stars who have taken the plunge on Strictly's dance floor are Ruth Langsford, Judi Love, and Kaye Adams.
Kaye, 62, was the first celebrity to be voted off the show in 2022, after partnering with Kai Widdrington. In 2017, Ruth, 65, secured ninth place after her stint with Anton Du Beke, while Judi, 44, was the fifth star to be eliminated in 2021, alongside her partner Graziano Di Prima.
The line-up of celebrities for the forthcoming series remains under wraps, but rumoured participants include Tom Parker Bowles, son of Queen Camilla, telly favourite Stacey Solomon, former Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan, and ex-Made In Chelsea star Georgia Toffolo. What the BBC has confirmed is the roster of professional dancers.
Reigning champion Dianne Buswell will returning to the dance floor are, as will Nadiya Bychkova, Amy Dowden, Katya Jones, Neil Jones and Nikita Kuzmin.
Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Jowita Przystal, Karen Hauer, Johannes Radebe, Aljaž Škorjanec, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas and Vito Coppola will also feature once more.
Earlier this year, the BBC also revealed that two new professional dancers will be introduced closer to the show's return. The 2025 series is expected to kick off in September, though an official date is still to be confirmed.
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