She was announced as one of the celebrities taking part in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.
Now, Dani Dyer, 29, has addressed the infamous Strictly curse, blamed for the breakdown of at least 21 relationships over the show’s 20-year history, and whether she’s worried it could affect her marriage to Jarrod Bowen, 28.
In a new interview, Dani revealed she’s not concerned at all, explaining that she and Jarrod have always ‘gelled’ since they met in 2021.
When asked if she has any worries, she laughed and told The Sun: ‘No! Jarrod’s so chill. We aren’t worried. There is no Strictly Curse. As soon as me and Jarrod met, we just gelled.
She added: ‘We get on so well, and I’ve always wanted to have a nice, chilled and easy relationship.
‘If we have a problem, we talk about it. I can’t be bothered with games, and when I met him, there was none of that. I’m just so glad I got a good prince at the end. Finally!’
Dani Dyer was announced as one of the celebrities taking part in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing
The TV personality, 29, has addressed the infamous Strictly curse and whether she’s worried it could affect her marriage to Jarrod Bowen, 28
Dani also shared her excitement about starring on the show, admitting she never expected to be asked but is ready to push herself as much as possible.
She revealed that last year, Jarrod’s mother seemingly manifested Dani’s participation while they were watching the programme together. Now, Dani is set to join a slew of other celebrities on the dance floor.
Reflecting on her first three months of marriage, Dani said life ‘doesn’t feel any different’ and that she felt ‘chilled’ on the morning of her wedding because she knew she was marrying someone who is ‘so special.’
However, like many brides, she experienced post-wedding blues after all the planning was over.
She admitted that the day after the wedding, she felt ‘so emotional’ and didn’t quite know what to do next after celebrating on such a high with friends and family.
The daughter of acting legend Danny Dyer rose to fame in 2018 on the ITV2 dating show Love Island, where she won the £50k prize with Jack Fincham.
Speaking previously about Strictly, Dani said: ‘Getting the opportunity to be on Strictly is the second most amazing thing I’ve done this year!
‘I feel very, very blessed and cannot wait to get my dancing shoes on.’
When asked if she has any worries, she laughed and told The Sun: ‘No! Jarrod’s so chill. We aren’t worried. There is no Strictly Curse. As soon as me and Jarrod met, we just gelled’
She joins a host of stars in the lineup, which also includes actress Alex Kingston, 62, former footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, 53, and Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, 36.
Strictly’s new series has been hit by a string of scandals in the lead-up to its return, including revelations that the broadcaster had hired a law firm to probe allegations of drug taking by two individuals.
One of the stars involved in the drugs probe was also suspected of drinking while working on the show after the crew smelled alcohol on their breath.
The Sun alleged that it was widely known that the pair, who have not been named, took the Class A substance, and that one of these Strictly performers was known for being a drinker.
The publication has now reported that junior members of the team were asked to keep an eye on them during last year’s show and to look for signs that they may have been boozing during work hours.
Earlier this month, a staffer also claimed they were offered cocaine by one of the show’s stars.
He told The Sun: ‘The main partying is on site at Elstree after filming of the live show has finished. Boozing and drug taking goes on until 3am, sometimes 4am. The smoking area outside is a hive of activity. Cocaine gets taken there.’
It comes after Strictly has been hit by a string of scandals in the lead-up to its return, including revelations that the broadcaster had hired a law firm to probe allegations of drug taking by two individuals
He went on to claim that drug use was so common on the show that when he found a suspicious bag of white powder, an unfazed senior producer told him to ‘leave it on my desk’ as the incident failed to raise even an eyebrow.
The staff member also said the show’s annual special filmed at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom was an especially ‘big party night’ full of debauchery.
‘I was offered cocaine by a star at an after-show party. Lots of people would go back to the hotel. It was a closed-off party, just for the cast and crew. It went on until 5am, even to 6am, it was insane. People were wired, and you could see it in their eyes’.
A BBC spokesperson told Daily Mail: ‘We have clear protocols and policies in place for dealing with any serious complaint raised with us. We would always encourage people to speak to us if they have concerns. It would not be appropriate for us to comment further.’
STRICTLY LINEUP 2025
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey
Age: 36
Profession: Olympic Sprinter and Gladiator
Harry says: ‘I’ll be bringing tons of energy to light up the dance floor. Let’s hope I’m as quick picking up the routines as I am on the track.’
Alex Kingston
Age: 62
Profession: Doctor Who actress
The actress teases: ‘My hips don’t lie.’
Balvinder Sopal
Age: 46
Profession: EastEnders actress
Balvinder says: ‘I’m far too excited to put into words how I feel but I’m incredibly excited at the prospect of dancing across the ballroom.’
La Voix
Age: 45
Profession: Drag performer
She says: ‘Strictly is a national institution and I can’t wait to get started. All that’s left to say is: good luck to my partner! Here’s hoping they can help me go from La Voix into La Danse.’
Thomas Skinner
Age: 34
Profession: Reality star and entrepreneur
He says: ‘Bring on the sequins, sambas and most importantly, the BOSH to the ballroom!’
Vicky Pattison
Age: 37
Profession: Reality TV star
She says: ‘I’m absolutely buzzing to be part of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing line-up… but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t terrified.’
Karen Carney
Age: 38
Profession: Football pundit
She says: ‘I’m such a huge fan of the show and I can’t believe I’m finally getting the chance to take part.’
Dani Dyer
Age: 29
Profession: Reality star, 2018 Love Island winner
Dani says: ‘Getting the opportunity to be on Strictly is the second most amazing thing I’ve done this year! feel very very blessed and cannot wait to get my dancing shoes on.’
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
Age: 53
Profession: Former Chelsea and Netherlands striker and ex-England coach.
He says: ‘Swapping the pitch for the ballroom is certainly not something I’ve done before but I’m looking forward to tackling a fun challenge! Bring on a new type of footwork, with hopefully no own goals.’
Ellie Goldstein
Age: 23
Profession: Model, influencer and disability ambassador
She says: ‘It’s a show I’ve loved watching for so long, and the chance to now be part of it feels like a dream’.
Chris Robshaw
Age: 39
Profession: Rugby player
He says: ‘This is about as far out of my comfort zone as it gets! I’m hoping to take my dad-dancing to a whole new level, and my mum can’t wait to drag me along to her Zumba class’.
Stefan Dennis
Age: 66
Profession: Actor
He says: ‘Looking forward to the sparkle and reaching for the sky.’
Ross King
Age: 63
Profession: Showbiz correspondent
He says: ‘I can’t wait to learn from the best, meet my fellow contestants, and, most importantly… try not to step on too many toes!’
Lewis Cope
Age: 30
Profession: Actor
He says: ‘I’m so excited to be swapping the Dales for the dance floor and joining this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.’
