Rachel Stevens

Rachel Stevens

As a UK pop star, Rachel formed an integral seventh of successful pop group S Club 7. During their tenure, the pop act racked up 11 Top 40 hits, including chart toppers Reach, Don't Stop Movin' and Have You Ever.

The band called it a day in 2002, and Rachel branched out as a solo singer a year later, scoring several Top 10 hits, before hanging up her sparkly gloves in 2005. Rachel can also count being an FHM magazine favourite and the first woman to appear in a campaign to raise awareness of testicular cancer among her achievements.

Vincent Simone

Italian Vincent Simone comes from a dancing family; both his parents are professional Ballroom and Latin teachers. He joined Strictly in series four, dancing with Louisa Lytton.

Vincent and his partner Flavia, who is also appearing in Strictly, have been dancing together for 11 years. They have won numerous championships including UK Professional Ten Dance, UK Professional Showdance, UK Argentine and World Argentine Tango Show.