Reason for competing: I am participating because it is a great cause and I’m looking forward to trying something I’ve never done before.
One word to describe me: Tall!
Suzy Klepper
Reason for competing: Because I think it’s a great thing to be able to support a charity while doing something that I enjoy.
One word to describe me: Dedicated!
Ian Smith
Reason for competing: Robert Levy caught me at a weak moment, but I like a challenge!
One word to describe me: Silver fox!
Dena Lipman
Reason for competing: I love a challenge and looking forward to learning a new skill and having fun as a group.
One word to describe me: Optimistic!
Anthony Reuben
Reason for competing: I thoroughly enjoy watching Strictly and thought it would be great if I could have go.
One word to describe me: Determined!
Charlotte Sullivan
Reason for competing: I was told I didn’t have the voice for Stars in Their Eyes so I thought why not dance instead!
One word to describe me: Passionate!
Sandra Levin
Reason for competing: I want to have lots of fun, meet lots of new people and do something good for charity.
One word to describe me: Social-butterfly!
Michelle Basger
Reason for competing: The fun of learning how to dance correctly. When I was younger it was disco and rock ‘n’ roll, so here’s my chance to learn.
One word to describe me: Positive!
Alan Barge
Reason for competing: Why am I doing this? Because I have been press-ganged into doing it by my wife, against my better judgement!
One word to describe me: Terrified!
Ian Cowen
Reason for competing: A warm caring personality sprinkled with a sense of humour to get me through life.
One word to describe me: Exuberant!