Katie McGlynn: Who is the Strictly Come Dancing 2021 contestant and what is she famous for?
The actor is competing on the 2021 series of the BBC competition
Actor Katie McGlynn is one of the celebrity contestants taking to the dance floor for this yearās series of Strictly Come Dancing, but who actually is she?
The 28-year-old actor, who was born in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, is perhaps best known for her role as Sinead Tinker in Coronation Street from 2013-2020.
McGlynn was nominated for a BAFTA and won a āBest Serial Drama Performanceā at the National Television Awards for her portrayal of Tinker.
Prior to that, the actor featured as a regular cast member on Waterloo Road as well as other BBC One programmes including The Syndicate and Moving On.
Most recently, the actor has appeared in Hollyoaks as newcomer Becky Quinn.
Speaking about joining the show, McGlynn said: āItās been so hard keeping it a secret, but I can finally say that Iām getting ready to shake my shimmy and become part of the Strictly family!
āIām really not a dancer, but Iām so excited to learn a new skill on this crazy journey and cannot wait to slip into some sequins along the way.ā

She added: āAlthough I do get to have so much fun as an actress, a lot of my roles have involved quite serious and challenging storylines, so Iām fully ready to let my hair down and do something different, even if it is completely outside of my comfort zone.
āI canāt promise that Iāll be the best, but Iām going to give it 110 per cent on the dance floor! As long as I donāt fall over Iāll be happy.ā
Strictly Come Dancing airs on Saturday nights on BBC One.
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