Strictly host lifts lid on the contestants she’s ‘rooting for’ in 2023 line-up

Fleur East at Deva Fest Strictly: It Takes Two presenter Fleur East has lifted the lid on which contestants she’s ‘rooting for’ this year. The former Strictly Come Dancing finalist will make her debut as an It Takes Two host this month alongside former Strictly professional Janette Manrara. Fleur, 35, spoke to Express.co.uk about her exciting new role after she wowed crowds at Cheshire’s DevaFest last month, headlining at the family-friendly music, food and lifestyle festival Giving her take on the BBC show’s 2023 line-up, the former X Factor finalist admitted: ‘I haven’t expected anybody, to be honest. But I think it’s been such a good lineup so far.’ The I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! star went on to confess she would be bowled over each time a new contestant was announced. Eddie Kadi is apparently one to watch Detailing which stars she thinks will be ones to watch, Fleur revealed: ‘Eddie Kadi I’m really excited about because I’ve watched him on the comedy circuit for so many years and I’ve met him a few times. ‘He has got amazing natural rhythm,’ she enthused. ‘So I think he’ll be one to watch. I think he’ll be very, very good. ‘He’s hilarious as well, so if he brings his comedy to the dancing, I think he’ll do very well.’ ‘Adam Thomas as well,’ Fleur continued. ‘I know him extremely well. And we’ve done Don’t Rock the Boat together.’ Fleur is also backing Adam Thomas SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info ITV show Don’t Rock the Boat saw 12 celebrities split into two teams to take part in the challenge of rowing the length of Britain, with plenty of action-packed challenges on the shore along the way. ‘We rowed day and night for a month,’ Fleur recalled. ‘So I know that boy very, very well and I think he’s going to have a laugh with it. I think he’ll be really fun to watch.’ Fleur then went on to say: ‘There are quite a few people [I’m backing]. I mean, Zara McDermott, I’m rooting for her! There are a few people that I’m backing this year. It’s going to be hard!’ Fleur, who made it to the final of the BBC dance show last year with professional partner Vito Coppola, is taking over the reins from Rylan Clark on It Takes Two later this month. Trending Zara McDermott is another celeb Fleur is rooting for