Lauren Oakley
Our Brummie babe enters the Ballroom
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Birmingham-born Lauren Oakley started dancing at just two years old and began competing soon after. Early successes include becoming Juvenile Champion at the prestigious Blackpool Dance Festival, winning across both ballroom and Latin disciplines.
Lauren was also crowned Under 21 British National Champion before exploring a career on stage, recently performing as Giovanni Pernice and Anton Du Beke's leading lady on their national tours.
It's a dream to have Lauren as part of the Strictly family, and she couldn't be more excited! “I’ve grown up watching Strictly, always hoping that one day I could be part of the best show on television, doing what I love the most," she said. "Now that it’s happening, it doesn’t quite seem real. I can’t wait to start this new sequined adventure and join this incredible family.”
In 2023, Lauren was paired with her first celebrity partner, broadcaster Krishnan Guru-Murthy, and they made it to Week Eight of the competition.
