She first started in broadcasting in 1995 at the BBC as a researcher on Radio 4’s Moneybox before moving to ITV in 1998.
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She’s no stranger to reality shows having starred in every series of Geordie Shore and won Celebrity Big Brother in 2013 and now Charlotte Crosby has designs on prime time programmes I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here and Strictly Come Dancing.
Derham, best known for presenting the BBC Proms on BBC2, described the hit BBC1 show as a national treasure.
While announcing the news on BBC Breakfast, Georgia said, “I’m so excited to be part of Strictly 2015″.
And Katie has a competitive streak which saw her become the youngest newscaster on British national television and the youngest in ITN history at the age of 27.
Asked which professional she would like to work with, she said: “I think all the dancers are awesome but I do have a soft spot for Aljaz Skorjanec”.
CALL The Midwife actress Helen George is the latest celebrity to join this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.
Since 2010 she has been the presenter of the BBC Proms along with hosting the Classical Brit Awards.
With the 13th series of the BBC One show due to begin next month, a few names have already been confirmed.
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As for those confirmed, radio presenter Jeremy Vine, chef Ainsley Harriott and actresses Kellie Bright and Georgia May Foote are ready – alongside Derham – to don the sparkles.
