Strictly Come Dancing bosses are reportedly hoping to land Dame Laura Kenny for the latest series of the BBC show, following her retirement from cycling.
As Britain’s most successful female Olympian Laura, 31, she has been branded the ‘ultimate signing’ with producers believing the nation would ‘love’ her.
Britain’s ;Queen of Olympics’ has made history after winning two golds at London 2012, two more at Rio 2016 and a fifth in Tokyo in 2021.
A source told The Mirror: Laura is Britain’s most successful female Olympian, with five gold medals. She’s been branded the ultimate signing for Strictly’.
‘She has a huge fanbase in the sports and also has a very emotional backstory – the nation loves Laura.’
Strictly Come Dancing bosses are reportedly hoping to land Dame Laura Kenny, 31, for the latest series of the BBC show, following her retirement from cycling
The sportswoman has made history after winning two golds at London 2012, two more at Rio 2016 and a fifth in Tokyo in 2021
As Britain’s most successful female Olympian Laura she has been branded the ‘ultimate signing’ with producers with producers believing the nation would ‘love’ her (2023 winners Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola)
MailOnline have contacted BBC and Laura’s reps for comment.
Laura also been hailed for helping breaking down the stigma around miscarriage following her own in 2021, as well as an ectopic pregnancy three months later.
She gave birth to her second child Monty last July, who she shares with husband and fellow Olympian Sir Jason Kenny, alongside six-year-old son Albie.
Earlier this month Laura announced her retirement after flailing to qualify for this summer’s Olympics.
‘I always knew deep down I would know when was the right time,’ said the five-time Olympic gold medallist.
‘I have had an absolute blast but now is the time for me to hang that bike up.
‘It’s been in my head a little while, the sacrifices of leaving the children and your family at home is really quite big and it really is a big decision to make.
‘More and more, I was struggling to do that. More people were asking me what races was I doing, what training camps was I going on – I didn’t want to go and that’s what it came down to.
Laura also been hailed for helping breaking down the stigma around miscarriage following her own in 2021, as well as an ectopic pregnancy three months later
She gave birth to her second child Monty last July, who she shares with husband and fellow Olympian Sir Jason Kenny, alongside six-year-old son Albie
‘I was getting these hesitant feelings. Going on to win another gold medal, as much as I would love to do that, it wasn’t giving me the energy I wanted anymore.
‘I wasn’t thinking, ‘I really want to go on and win one’. I was thinking, ‘I really want to stay at home with the children’.’
Kenny won golds in the omnium and team pursuit at both London 2012 and Rio 2016. After giving birth to her first son Albie in 2017, she went on to win the madison with Katie Archibald at Tokyo 2020, as well as a silver in the team pursuit. She also claimed seven world titles.
Writing on social media, Kenny said: ‘Thank you cycling for everything you’ve given me – including a husband and our growing family!
‘Having people say I have inspired women and girls to get active and get on a bike means the world to me.
‘Thanks to Team GB, British Cycling and all the partners who have supported my journey. A special thanks to every team-mate I have had over the years and of course to my family for being the best support unit I could ever have wished for.
‘It’s now time to move on but stay following for the next chapter.’
Earlier this month Laura announced her retirement after flailing to qualify for this summer’s Olympics
