Graf, 46, is considered one of the best female tennis players of all time, having won twenty two Grand Slam titles and been female world number one for a record 377 weeks. Originally from Germany, Graf now lives in Las Vegas and promoting her charity, Children For Tomorrow.
Shortly after her participation was announced, Graf told BBC Radio 2; "I'm so excited to find out who my partner is and get dancing. It's something completely different to what I'm used to and I'm up for the challenge!"
Barry Elliott, 70, Comedian & Children's TV Star
Conor Maynard, 22, Singer
Jason Orange, 45, Former Take That Singer
Moira Stuart, 65, Newsreader & Radio Presenter
Steffi Graf, 46, Retired Tennis Player
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With under four hours until the full Strictly Come Dancing line up is revealed, The Sun can now confirm three more celebrities who will be taking to the floor.
However, The Sun can now exclusively reveal that Harry Potter actor Matthew Lewis will be joining them in the upcoming series of the pro-celebrity dance contest. The 26 year old is best known for playing Neville Longbottom in the eight films in the series.
Meanwhile, Olympic rower Heather Stanning has also signed up to the series. Stanning, 30, is believed to have signed up because she "loves a challenge".
In addition, 80s hitmaker and everyone's favourite redhead Tiffany will also be taking to the dancefloor. BBC bosses were apparently "very keen" to sign the I Think We're Alone Now singer up, following fellow 80s pop star Rick Astley's success in the show in series two.
To keep us going, the Strictly Come Dancing official Twitter account have released clues for five of the ten celebrities still to be confirmed. They are as follows:
HIGHER
PEPPER
THE NETHERLANDS
TOWER BRIDGE
WILLIAMS
The full line up will be revealed tonight at 7.30pm.
Former member of the Royal Family Sarah Ferguson, 55, told the BBC; "I'm so excited about doing my Strictly - it's my favourite show. I can't wait to be transformed head to toe in sparkles!" Harry Potter actor Matthew, 26, wasn't as comfortable about the makeovers, however, telling us; "I guess I'm going to have to give in to the fake tan one day!"
Clue (Celebrity #9): I'm on the dancefloor and I want off now!
Television chef and Ready Stead Cook star Ainsley, 58, told the BBC prior to his confirmation; "I'm terrified about learning the steps and... Craig, but I'm just going to give it a bash and try and have some fun." However, television presenter Laura, 30, seemed more confident, telling us; "I do like the occasional boogie at the bar, so I hope they'll come in handy for some of the dances!"
Clue (Celebrity #11): You can't just dingle a bell to get out of dancing...
Actress, comedian and writer Katy, 36, spoke about her concerns; "I've performed in front of thousands, been in films, but this is the scariest thing I've put my name down for!" Jeff, 45, who plays Cain Dingle in Emmerdale, said he was quietly confident; "my kids have said they expect I'll be rubbish, but I can't wait to hopefully prove them wrong... Well, we'll wait and see I guess."
Clue (Celebrity #12): This man will TRY his best in the competition...
Former England rugby player Mike, 36, told us; "Zara was a bit apprehensive when I got the call through, but I eventually talked her round. She's just happy I've not talked her into it!" Meanwhile, I Think We're Alone Now singer Tiffany, 43, said she doesn't know what to expect, saying; "I've no idea what I've signed up for. I just hope I come out of this with some sort of dance ability!"
Clue (Celebrity #15): You could say she is quite keen to start...
Former Conservative foreign secretary William, 54, says it was his wife that convinced him to sign up; "had I been asked two years ago, it would have been a definite "no", but it was Ffion that told me to do it; I have no idea why!" Meanwhile, EastEnders star Mimi, 17, said she was very excited to get started; "I just can't wait to start learning to dance. It's going to be great fun, and I won't mind trying on all the dresses!"
The launch show will begin tomorrow at 5.00pm, where each of our celebrities will discover their dance partner!
Ainsley Harriott, 58, Chef & Entertainer
Barry Elliott, 70, Comedian & Children's TV Star
Conor Maynard, 22, Singer
Jason Orange, 45, Former Take That Singer
Jeff Hordley, 45, Emmerdale Actor
Katy Brand, 36, Actress, Writer & Comedian
Laura Whitmore, 30, Television Presenter
Matthew Lewis, 26, Actor
Mike Tindall, 36, Former Rugby Player
Mimi Keene, 17, EastEnders Actress
Moira Stuart, 65, Newsreader & Radio Presenter
Sarah, Duchess Of York, 55, Former Member Of The Royal Family
Steffi Graf, 46, Retired Tennis Player
Tiffany Darwish, 43, Singer
William Hague, 54, Conservative Politician
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Graf, 46, is considered one of the best female tennis players of all time, having won twenty two Grand Slam titles and been female world number one for a record 377 weeks. Originally from Germany, Graf now lives in Las Vegas and promoting her charity, Children For Tomorrow.
Shortly after her participation was announced, Graf told BBC Radio 2; "I'm so excited to find out who my partner is and get dancing. It's something completely different to what I'm used to and I'm up for the challenge!"
Conor Maynard, 22, Singer
Jason Orange, 45, Former Take That Singer
Moira Stuart, 65, Newsreader & Radio Presenter
Steffi Graf, 46, Retired Tennis Player
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So far, singer Conor Maynard, BBC newsreader Moira Stuart, former Take That member Jason Orange, ChuckleVision star Barry Elliott and retired tennis champ Steffi Graf have been confirmed for the upcoming series.
However, The Sun can now exclusively reveal that Harry Potter actor Matthew Lewis will be joining them in the upcoming series of the pro-celebrity dance contest. The 26 year old is best known for playing Neville Longbottom in the eight films in the series.
Meanwhile, Olympic rower Heather Stanning has also signed up to the series. Stanning, 30, is believed to have signed up because she "loves a challenge".
In addition, 80s hitmaker and everyone's favourite redhead Tiffany will also be taking to the dancefloor. BBC bosses were apparently "very keen" to sign the I Think We're Alone Now singer up, following fellow 80s pop star Rick Astley's success in the show in series two.
Also thought to be joining them is EastEnders actress Laurie Brett, CBeebies star Justin Fletcher and television presenter Laura Whitmore.
To keep us going, the Strictly Come Dancing official Twitter account have released clues for five of the ten celebrities still to be confirmed. They are as follows:
HIGHER
PEPPER
THE NETHERLANDS
TOWER BRIDGE
WILLIAMS
The full line up will be revealed tonight at 7.30pm.
The Sun, 14 August 2015
CONOR MAYNARD
MOIRA STUART
JASON ORANGE
BARRY ELLIOTT
STEFFI GRAF
But who will be joining them? Find out over the next twenty minutes...
Clue (Celebrity #7): Will his dancing cast a spell on us?
SARAH, DUCHESS OF YORK
MATTHEW LEWIS
Former member of the Royal Family Sarah Ferguson, 55, told the BBC; "I'm so excited about doing my Strictly - it's my favourite show. I can't wait to be transformed head to toe in sparkles!" Harry Potter actor Matthew, 26, wasn't as comfortable about the makeovers, however, telling us; "I guess I'm going to have to give in to the fake tan one day!"
Clue (Celebrity #9): I'm on the dancefloor and I want off now!
AINSLEY HARRIOTT
LAURA WHITMORE
Television chef and Ready Stead Cook star Ainsley, 58, told the BBC prior to his confirmation; "I'm terrified about learning the steps and... Craig, but I'm just going to give it a bash and try and have some fun." However, television presenter Laura, 30, seemed more confident, telling us; "I do like the occasional boogie at the bar, so I hope they'll come in handy for some of the dances!"
Clue (Celebrity #11): You can't just dingle a bell to get out of dancing...
KATY BRAND
JEFF HORDLEY
Actress, comedian and writer Katy, 36, spoke about her concerns; "I've performed in front of thousands, been in films, but this is the scariest thing I've put my name down for!" Jeff, 45, who plays Cain Dingle in Emmerdale, said he was quietly confident; "my kids have said they expect I'll be rubbish, but I can't wait to hopefully prove them wrong... Well, we'll wait and see I guess."
Clue (Celebrity #12): This man will TRY his best in the competition...
MIKE TINDALL
TIFFANY DARWISH
Former England rugby player Mike, 36, told us; "Zara was a bit apprehensive when I got the call through, but I eventually talked her round. She's just happy I've not talked her into it!" Meanwhile, I Think We're Alone Now singer Tiffany, 43, said she doesn't know what to expect, saying; "I've no idea what I've signed up for. I just hope I come out of this with some sort of dance ability!"
Clue (Celebrity #15): You could say she is quite keen to start...
Natalie'll be happy.
WILLIAM HAGUE
MIMI KEENE
Former Conservative foreign secretary William, 54, says it was his wife that convinced him to sign up; "had I been asked two years ago, it would have been a definite "no", but it was Ffion that told me to do it; I have no idea why!" Meanwhile, EastEnders star Mimi, 17, said she was very excited to get started; "I just can't wait to start learning to dance. It's going to be great fun, and I won't mind trying on all the dresses!"
The launch show will begin tomorrow at 5.00pm, where each of our celebrities will discover their dance partner!
Exactly what I was thinking ;-)
Barry Elliott, 70, Comedian & Children's TV Star
Conor Maynard, 22, Singer
Jason Orange, 45, Former Take That Singer
Jeff Hordley, 45, Emmerdale Actor
Katy Brand, 36, Actress, Writer & Comedian
Laura Whitmore, 30, Television Presenter
Matthew Lewis, 26, Actor
Mike Tindall, 36, Former Rugby Player
Mimi Keene, 17, EastEnders Actress
Moira Stuart, 65, Newsreader & Radio Presenter
Sarah, Duchess Of York, 55, Former Member Of The Royal Family
Steffi Graf, 46, Retired Tennis Player
Tiffany Darwish, 43, Singer
William Hague, 54, Conservative Politician
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