Strictly Come Dancing contestants 2016: Full line-up revealed as Olympian Greg Rutherford joins

Also revealed were Eastenders star Tameka Empson and Birds of a Feather actress Lesley Joseph

Tuesday 23 August 2016 09:28 BST

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The time for glitz and glamour has arrived once more.

Strictly Come Dancing is set to return to screens, with the full line-up of contestants announced for the BBC celebrity competition, including the final three entrants finally revealed.

70-year-old Lesley Joseph, best known for her role in Birds of a Feather, will be the oldest contestant this year; with long-jumper Greg Rutherford joining after winning bronze at the Rio Olympics, alongside Eastenders star Tameka Empson.

The trio will join Ed Balls, Will Young, Laura Whitmore, Ore Oduba, Melvin Odoom, Louise Redknapp, Danny Mac, Daisy Lowe, Naga Munchetty, Anastacia, Claudia Fragapane and Judge Rinder.

The series will mark the last appearance of Len Goodman as head judge; announcing that the series will be his “swan-song”, with professional dancer Anton Du Beke the favourite to replace him.

You can see the full line-up below.

Strictly Come Dancing begins 3 September on BBC One.

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Strictly Come Dancing contestants 2016: Full line-up revealed as Olympian Greg Rutherford joins

Also revealed were Eastenders star Tameka Empson and Birds of a Feather actress Lesley Joseph

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