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Who is Viscountess Emma Weymouth? Strictly Come Dancing 2019 star and celebrity cook
VISCOUNTESS Emma Weymouth made Strictly Come Dancing history by becoming the first lady to compete on the BBC show, however, she was eliminated in week seven.
The English chef and model, who is married to Ceawlin Thynn, the son of Alexander Thynn, 7th Marquess of Bath, was partnered with Aljaz Skorjanec.
How much was Emma Thynn paid to join Strictly Come Dancing?
Emma’s payment for signing up to Strictly Come Dancing is thought to be within the region of £25,000 and £40,000.
The Sun previously reported that each celebrity is given a standard £25,000 payment for joining, which rises to £40,000 if they stay until the end of October.
However, her fee could have risen to £60,000 if she made it to the quarter-finals and £100,000 if she won the entire show.
Who is Emma Thynn Strictly Come Dancing partner?
As a fairly tall woman Emma was likely to be partnered with either Anton Du Beke, who is believed to be 5ft 11inches or Aljaž Škorjanec, who is reported to stand at 6ft.
In the end she was paired with with Aljaz, who jokingly curtsied before her.
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Why is Emma Thynn famous?
Emma is an English chef, model and philanthropist, who is a brand ambassador for Fiorucci and has modelled for Dolce and Gabbana.
Born March, 19, 1986, the 33-year-old also runs her own lifestyle website and has an online show, entitled Emma’s Kitchen.
She is married to Ceawlin Thynn, the son of Alexander Thynn, 7th Marquess of Bath and counts herself as a contributing editor of British Vogue.
Speaking about joining Strictly Come Dancing 2019 on Gaby’s show, she said she was relieved that the cat was finally out of the bag after months of secrecy.
One day she will become the first black marchioness in British history when her husband inherits his father's title and becomes the 8th Marquess of Bath.
A marquess is a title of nobility that ranks between a duke and an earl.
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When is Strictly Come Dancing 2019 on?
The official start date for the live Strictly Come Dancing shows began on Saturday, September 21, with the final coming on Saturday, December 14.
The show will air on BBC One and is shown on this channel every Saturday and Sunday until mid-December.
All episodes will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer after airing.
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