Pete Wicks, a former star of TOWIE, has confirmed his participation in the upcoming season of Strictly Come Dancing, becoming the first TOWIE contestant to join the show. Just days into his training, he suffered a groin injury while joking around with his friend Sam Thompson, who teased him about his outdated promotional photos. Despite the setback, Pete expressed his excitement and fear about the competition, stating it's a mix of 'excitement and total paralysis'. Sam plans to attend every Saturday, supporting Pete as he prepares for the show, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary this fall. Pete's announcement comes amid personal challenges, including significant business debts totaling over £1 million. The full lineup for the season will be revealed soon, with the competition expected to start in Autumn.