Ranvir Singh: I might faint through lack of oxygen on Strictly

Ranvir, one of the best-known newsreaders on British television, was named earlier this year as one of the contestants on this year's show.

On being 'Strictly-fied', Ranvir said: “I just hope they’ve got really, really, really strong support underwear – that’s all I’m concerned about. As long as they can hold it all in and make me look as streamlined as is magically possible – and Strictly is all about the magic – then I’ll be happy.

“I’m not even sure I need to breathe. As long as I can hold my breath for three minutes or however long the dance is – have St John Ambulance on the sidelines for fainting through lack of oxygen!”

Ranvir has appeared on daytime TV shows Lorraine, This Morning and Loose Women as well as Good Morning Britain and ITV News.

Born and raised in Preston, Singh attended the University of Central Lancashire and spent 12 years at the BBC as a producer, reporter and presenter.

She co-presented BBC North West Tonight and in 2010 was awarded best on-screen talent at the Royal Television Society’s North West Awards.

The show starts on Saturday, October 17.

However, there is no place in this year's series of its traditional visit to Blackpool after show bosses cancelled the annual trip due to Covid restrictions.