Could Robert grow to be second comic in a row to win Strictly? (Picture: BBC)
The first three contestants for Strictly Come Dancing 2021 have been introduced, with Tom Fletcher, Robert Webb and AJ Odudu becoming a member of the line-up as they put together to do their finest to impress the judges.
On Wednesday night’s version of The One Show, Alex Jones and Amol Rajan welcomed the primary three stars of Strictly 2021 to disclose their thrilling information to the nation.
First up was McFly musician Tom, who was rapidly adopted by comic Robert earlier than TV presenter AJ turned the ultimate celeb to be unveiled.
During his chat with Alex and Amol, Robert recalled his previous expertise of dancing on TV, having beforehand carried out a parody of a dance from 80s traditional Flashdance on the BBC.
So who’s Robert, what has he carried out in his profession and when was his unforgettable Flashdance spoof?
Who is Robert Webb?
Robert, 48, is a comic, actor, author and presenter, considered one of his best-known works being his starring function on Channel 4 sequence Peep Show.
Comedy duo David Mitchell and Robert Webb star collectively on Peep Show (Picture: Angus Young/Channel 4)
As one half of the double comedy act Mitchell and Webb, with fellow Peep Show star David Mitchell, Robert has additionally appeared in reveals together with That Mitchell and Webb Look and sitcom The Smoking Room.
Robert has made quite a few panel present appearances, being featured on sequence comparable to Have I Got News For You, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and QI.
He just lately starred on sitcom Back with David, with sequence two airing earlier this 12 months.
When did Robert carry out his Flashdance parody?
Yes, you learn that proper.
Just 12 years in the past, Robert did certainly channel his finest Alex Owens when he recreated her routine to ‘What A Feeling’ from the 1983 movie Flashdance.
His efficiency was a part of the BBC One programme Let’s Dance, which noticed him dance in an effort to lift cash for Comic Relief.
The comic started his efficiency wearing Alex’s welder uniform earlier than revealing his leotard beneath, finishing his look with a wig of unmistakable 80s curls.
After being saved by the general public vote within the first week of the competitors, Robert was finally topped the general winner, having made it to the ultimate in week 4.
His sequence of Let’s Dance ended up elevating an unimaginable £300,000 for Comic Relief.
Robert – we have to see this efficiency recreated on Strictly Come Dancing 2021!
When does Strictly 2021 begin?
The begin date for Strictly Come Dancing 2021 is but to be revealed, because the celebrities are seemingly at present in rehearsals as the primary stars are introduced.
Last 12 months, the present launched on October 17, with the stay reveals starting every week later.
This 12 months, the sequence is anticipated to run for the total 13 weeks, after final 12 months’s present was delayed because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Who are the Strictly judges?
This 12 months, Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse are returning to guage Strictly.
They will likely be joined by Anton Du Beke, who will take Bruno Tonioli’s place on the panel.
Anton had a quick stint as a brief decide on Strictly final 12 months, when he took Motsi’s place in her absence.
Who gained Strictly 2020?
Last 12 months, Bill Bailey turned the oldest movie star to win Strictly, attaining victory along with his skilled accomplice Oti Mabuse.
It marked the second 12 months in a row that Oti gained the competitors, having additionally gained in 2019 with Kelvin Fletcher.
Strictly Come Dancing will return to BBC One later this 12 months.
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