Celebrity No. 13: Lauren Steadman

Paralympian Lauren Steadman has competed for team GB in Paratriathlon, winning silver in Rio.

Lauren said: “I still don’t think it has properly sunk in that I’m actually going to be part of this year’s Strictly! I have loved the show since I was young, and it’s a huge thing to tick off my bucket list. I’m more nervous about being on stage, performing live and in front of the judges than I am about the Elite Paratriathlon Grand Final next month! But I’m up for the challenge and excited to swap my triathlon kit for dancing shoes and sequins.”

Lauren was born without a lower right arm. Her website lists salsa as one of her interests. I presume that means dancing rather than nacho dip. So if she's had a few lessons, maybe she'll do well. Past experience of partner dancing is possibly more valuable than teen band choreography. She's also an athlete, so will have that drive that only sports people have. One to watch, I think.