 DJ, comedian, and actor Eddie Kadi has been confirmed as the fifth Strictly Come Dancing contestant of 2023! He joins Amanda Abbington, Layton Williams, Angela Rippon, and Krishnan Guru-Murthy in swapping the day job for the ballroom later this year. The 40-year-old star is recognised as one of the most globally celebrated stand-up personalities. He continues to dominate the world of comedy, reaching across cultures and continents and performing to huge crowds all over the world. His signature brand of brilliant, bold, high-energy entertainment has won him an ever-growing international fanbase and he was the first British Black comedian to headline the O2 Arena in London. Eddie's worldwide reputation has seen him host both the official red carpet show for BET International and BET Africa in Los Angeles as well as being the main stage host for the Afro Nation Festivals across the world. This year's show is shaping up very nicely (Picture: PA) He has hosted the prestigious MOBO Awards and appeared on numerous TV formats including Blankety Blank, The National Comedy Awards, Tonight with Target, +44 Presents: The Noughties Podcast, Don't Hate the Playaz, and Road to Afro Nation: Davido Live. Eddie also fronts The Official Afrobeats Chart Show on BBC Radio 1Xtra and is a Team Captain on ITV's entertainment format Sorry I Didn't Know. This year, Eddie has been nominated for both the prestigious Royal Television Society Best Breakthrough Award and Best Breakthrough Presenter at the Edinburgh TV Awards. He is also in production for his own documentary with Channel 4. Speaking about joining the Strictly family, Eddie couldn't have sounded more excited. 'Wow. Anyone who knows me understands that music and dance are so important and central to who I am,' he said. 'I'm so unbelievably proud and honoured that Strictly and the BBC have asked me to join the 2023 team. 'I promise you, I'm g){kind=link}
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DJ, comedian, and actor Eddie Kadi has been confirmed as the fifth Strictly Come Dancing contestant of 2023!
He joins Amanda Abbington, Layton Williams, Angela Rippon, and Krishnan Guru-Murthy in swapping the day job for the ballroom later this year.
The 40-year-old star is recognised as one of the most globally celebrated stand-up personalities.
He continues to dominate the world of comedy, reaching across cultures and continents and performing to huge crowds all over the world.