Game of Thrones star Kristian Nairn is the fifteenth and final celebrity joining the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.
The Antrim-born actor played Hodor in the HBO fantasy series and is also known for his role as Wee John Feeney in the HBO comedy Our Flag Means Death.
🪩 HOLD THE DOOR! Room for one more?
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Kristian Nairn is the fifteenth and final celebrity contestant heading for the #Strictly Come Dancing ballroom floor
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Earlier on Friday, former Lioness Karen Carney was also announced for the 2025 series which returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in September.
The sports presenter and former footballer will join the likes of Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison, Neighbours actor Stefan Dennis and model and CBBC actress Ellie Goldstein in the line-up for the series.
✨Sports presenter and legendary Lioness Karen Carney is in the squad for #Strictly Come Dancing 2025!
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In July, the BBC announced two "incredible" new professional dancers, US-born Alexis Warr and Australian dancer Julian Caillon, will be join the new series.
The popular show, hosted by Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in September, with Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas as judges.
