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Who is Strictly Come Dancing professional Carlos Gu and who has he been partnered with?
Including what he said about joining the Strictly cast
STRICTLY Come Dancing is back in 2024 - with contestants and their professional partner aiming to lift the Glitterball trophy.
Carlos Gu is returning as one of the professionals who will teach celebrities how to dance. Here's everything you need to know about the pro.
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Who is Strictly Come Dancing professional Carlos Gu?
Born in China in January 1994, Carlos Gu is a Chinese National Champion.
Carlos has experience in ballroom, ballet and contemporary dance which he brings to the Strictly dance floor.
He placed third at the German Open Championship and became Amateur Latin Rising Star Runner Up at the UK Open in 2017.
Carlos often competes with his professional dance partner Susan Sun, and the pair can be seen on social media travelling the world together.
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In spring 2025, he is going on tour with fellow pro Amy Dowden.
When did Carlos Gu join Strictly Come Dancing?
Carlos was one of four new professional dancers that joined the show for Strictly's 2022 series.
It was revealed he was part of the pro line-up, along with Latin dancing champ Michelle Tsiakkas, former Under 21 British National Champion Lauren Oakley, and Italia Latin American Champion Vito Coppola.
Announcing the news on Twitter, the BBC said: "Welcome Carlos, Lauren, Michelle and Vito who join the show and become part of the biggest pro line-up in #Strictly history!"
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When asked about joining Strictly, Carlos told the BBC: "I’m thrilled to join Strictly and very excited to get started.
"It’s a new chapter of my life and a new challenge as well. I’m absolutely ready to take on this journey and to shine."
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Can I follow Carlos on Instagram?
As of September 2024, Carlos has more than 63,000 followers on his Instagram page.
The dancer uses the platform to post his impressive dance routines, and also share pictures of the competitions he takes part in - including all his Strictly snaps.
You can follow Carlos on Instagram , as he keeps fans up-to-date on his Strictly adventure.
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Who has Carlos Gu been paired up with for Strictly Come Dancing 2024?
Carlos' 2024 Strictly partner has not yet been announced.
However, he has been paired with some well known celebrities since he joined.
His Strictly journey started with singer and CBBC star Molly Rainford in 2022.
The pair made it all the way to the final and finished in second place, behind Hamza Yassin.
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Carlos paired up with presenter Angela Scanlon in 2023.
They came sixth.
Who's confirmed for Strictly 2024?
WITH Strictly's 20th anniversary special airing in September, The Sun takes a look at which celebs have been confirmed for the new series:
- EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick.
- Athlete Tom Dean is a three-time Olympic champion.
- X Factor winner and former Corrie star Shayne Ward.
- Miranda star Sarah Hadland.
- Gladiators star Montell Douglas AKA Fire.
- Football pundit Paul Merson.
- DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles.
- Olympic hero Sam Quek.
- Towie legend Pete Wicks.
- Love Island star Tasha Ghouri.
- Morning Live star Dr Punam Krishan.
- 80s legend and singer Toyah Willcox.
- Opera singer Wynne Evans.
- JLS singer JB Gill.
- Blind comedian Chris McCausland.
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