Neighbours lothario Stefan Dennis confirms place on Strictly Come Dancing as iconic soap is axed again after 40 years - suong

   

NEIGHBOURS legend Stefan Dennis has been confirmed as Strictly Come Dancing's latest signing.

The Sun revealed the hunky soap star had signed up to Strictly back in July.

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Emma Willis and Craig Doyle announced Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis as the latest Strictly signing
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Stefan said he has 'two left feet'
Stefan Dennis at the Logie Awards.
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He's leaving Melbourne, Australia behind for a shot at Strictly gloryCredit: Alamy
Stefan Dennis portrait with sparkly background.
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Stefan is the latest Strictly star signing

Today he appeared on ITV daytime show This Morning to share his thoughts on swapping Ramsay Street for Elstree Studios.

This Morning's Craig Doyle and Emma Willis teased viewers with hints before Stefan, 66, joined them in the studio.

One was a picture of celebrity chef Gordan Ramsay and a photo of a perfectly paved street.

Other clues were a sun, a villain, and a pool - all pointing to his time as Ramsay Street's Paul Robinson in the classic soap Neighours.

Speaking on This Morning today, he told the presenters: "I'm pretty good I'm very excited to be doing something completely out of my comfort zone.

 

"But because of that, quietly petrified.

"I've got left and right feet but when I look down they're actually two left ones."

He also revealed his wife Gail is a professional dancer, said but he has no experience himself.

He added: "Gail said, there's no turning back now!"

Stefan's reveal follows a cryptic post on Instagram yesterday that hinted at his signing.

He shared a photo of himself watching TV and wrote that he was still in Australia and had no idea what people were talking about, referencing speculation he will be on the BBC show.

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The comments were full of fans desperate to see him on the dancing programme.

Now they have their wish as Stefan told This Morning hosts Emma and Craig that he can't wait to have a go.

Stefan played lothario Paul Robinson in Neighbours from the first episode in 1985.

However, the soap has ended for good after Amazon MGM Studios decided against making more episodes following a two year stint producing the show.

It means Stefan is free to pursue other opportunities.

His former co-star Alan Fletcher, who played Dr Karl Kennedy in Neighbours, believes Stefan will be a success on Strictly.

He told The Sun: "He's a very talented bloke, Stefan, and he can turn his hand to anything."

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The Strictly line-up is now almost complete, with just a few names left to be revealed.

Among the 2025 cohort is Olympian and Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey,  Love Island star Dani Dyer, Doctor Who actress Alex Kingston and former footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.

Studio portrait of Stefan Dennis.
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Stefan first appeared in Neighbours in 1985Credit: Getty