BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans 'expose' first 2025 contestant after spotting cryptic clue

Strictly Come Dancing fans are convinced they've exposed the first 2025 contestant after spotting a cryptic clue.

Rumours are swirling regarding which famous faces will take to the ballroom floor for the 23rd series, which is set to launch this autumn.

Judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke and Motsi Mabuse are expected to make their comeback, alongside presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.

Earlier this year, the BBC programme confirmed all the professional dancers that would feature in the upcoming series. Alongside returning favourites, two new professionals will also join the line-up this year.

Alexis Warr is an American-born performer who has previously served as a guest professional and ensemble member on Dancing with the Stars, whilst Julian Caillon worked as a professional during the past three seasons of the Australian edition of Strictly, reports Edinburgh Live.

Whilst we keenly anticipate the initial wave of celebrity reveals, numerous Strictly devotees are confident they've uncovered a 2025 participant.

YouTuber, boxer and recording artist KSI, who recently featured as a judge on Britain's Got Talent, cryptically took to Instagram this Monday (August 4) with a telling update.

"4th August announcement has been postponed. Out of my control, sorry," he posted on his Story, prompting widespread fan speculation that he could be hinting at a potential Strictly announcement.

"Could KSI be the first contestant announced for Strictly Come Dancing?" one individual pondered on TikTok.

They went on to say: "He's the best pick for a first announcement... The sheer virality of KSI being announced would be nuts."

Another chimed in: "I definitely see KSI doing it," while a third mused: "Why am I imagining KSI potentially on Strictly and pairing with either Dianne or someone like Nancy or Lauren Oakley."

A fourth fan echoed these thoughts, stating: "I've been thinking one of the Sidemen could do Strictly for a few years now and I think KSI could really do it and I don't think he could be that bad tbh."

As the launch is rapidly approaching, the BBC is keeping the line-up strictly confidential.

"More details regarding the upcoming series, including the celebrity contestants taking part, will be announced in due course," the broadcaster previously confirmed.

Current cast rumours include Love Island star Dani Dyer, Olympic legend Sir Mo Farah, Corrie's Helen Flanagan and I'm a Celeb winner Vicky Pattison.

Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this autumn