Vicky Pattison Secures Strictly Come Dancing Debut After Years of Preparation

Vicky Pattison, known for her reality TV beginnings on MTV's Geordie Shore, is set to make her Strictly Come Dancing debut in the 2025 series, describing the preparation as a 'whirlwind' and expressing both excitement and nervousness about the challenge. She has been manifesting this opportunity for years using vision boards, one of which features images of herself on Strictly and the BBC logo, alongside aspirations to present hard-hitting documentaries on women's issues. Pattison aims to transition from her reality TV persona to being recognized as a serious television presenter, author, and broadcaster, confronting the stigma associated with reality stars. She shared behind-the-scenes glimpses of her rigorous rehearsals, including the physical toll on her feet, signaling her commitment to the show. The new Strictly series is scheduled to launch with a pre-recorded episode on September 20, followed by live shows two weeks later. Pattison hopes her participation will help her reach a new audience and shift public perception towards her professional work rather than personal life details.