British rugby hunk and LGBT ally Ben Cohen is to star on "Strictly Come Dancing".
The founder of the anti-bullying charity Stand Up! foundation will be waltzing his way onto the British dancing competition show, it was revealed today (2 September).
He will be joined by gay fashion designer Julian Macdonald, LGBT favorite Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Radio 2 host Vanessa Feltz.
Cohen is one of the first straight professional athletes in Britain to focus his philanthropic efforts for the benefit of the gay community.
His foundation aims to raise awareness of the long-term damaging effects of bullying, and promises to stand up to bullying regardless of who is the victim.
He says: ‘It is time we stand up for what is right and support people who are being harmed. Every person on this planet has a right to be true to themselves, to love and be loved, and to be happy. I encourage others to stand up with me and make a difference.’
Check out the full line-up of Strictly Come Dancing 2013 below:
Abbey Clancy: Model turned TV presenter, footballer’s wife
Ashley Taylor Dawson: Hollyoaks actor
Ben Cohen: LGBT ally and England rugby union World Cup winner
Dave Myers: TV celebrity chef star and Hairy Biker
Deborah Meaden: Business entrepreneur and Dragon’s Den investor
Fiona Fullerton: James Bond girl
Julien Macdonald: Fashion designer
Mark Benton: Waterloo Road actor
Natalie Gumede: Coronation Street actress
Patrick Robinson: Casualty actor
Rachel Riley: Countdown co-host
Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Singer and model
Susanna Reid: Presenter of BBC1’s Breakfast
Tony Jacklin: Golfer, winner of the Open and US Open
Vanessa Feltz: Radio 2 breakfast host
He will be joined by gay fashion designer Julian Macdonald, LGBT favorite Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Radio 2 host Vanessa Feltz.
Cohen is one of the first straight professional athletes in Britain to focus his philanthropic efforts for the benefit of the gay community.
His foundation aims to raise awareness of the long-term damaging effects of bullying, and promises to stand up to bullying regardless of who is the victim.
He says: ‘It is time we stand up for what is right and support people who are being harmed. Every person on this planet has a right to be true to themselves, to love and be loved, and to be happy. I encourage others to stand up with me and make a difference.’
Check out the full line-up of Strictly Come Dancing 2013 below:
Abbey Clancy: Model turned TV presenter, footballer’s wife
Ashley Taylor Dawson: Hollyoaks actor
Ben Cohen: LGBT ally and England rugby union World Cup winner
Dave Myers: TV celebrity chef star and Hairy Biker
Deborah Meaden: Business entrepreneur and Dragon’s Den investor
Fiona Fullerton: James Bond girl
Julien Macdonald: Fashion designer
Mark Benton: Waterloo Road actor
Natalie Gumede: Coronation Street actress
Patrick Robinson: Casualty actor
Rachel Riley: Countdown co-host
Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Singer and model
Susanna Reid: Presenter of BBC1’s Breakfast
Tony Jacklin: Golfer, winner of the Open and US Open
Vanessa Feltz: Radio 2 breakfast host
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