Former England midfielder Shaun Wright-Phillips has become the tenth celebrity confirmed for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing
The 44-year-old, who earned 36 international caps and played for Manchester City, Chelsea and Queens Park Rangers, admits the BBC dance contest will take him well beyond familiar territory
Now a football pundit and Manchester City ambassador, Wright-Phillips will join the 2026 line-up when the series begins on BBC One and iPlayer in September
More contestants are expected to be announced during the summer, while professional dancers have already begun rehearsals.