BBC Strictly bags Game of Thrones and Doctor Who star as ninth celebrity signing as show pros react

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Bethany Antonia, the 28-year-old actress best known for portraying dragon-rider Lady Baela Targaryen in HBO's Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, has been unveiled as the ninth celebrity competitor for this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing.The BBC confirmed the news on Tuesday, with Ms Antonia set to swap Dragonstone for the dance floor when the show returns this September.Beyond her TV work, Ms Antonia is currently performing as Eurydice in the Tony Award-winning musical Hadestown in London's West End.She told the BBC: "I can't quite believe that I will be heading to the Strictly ballroom this September!

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "I have grown up watching Strictly, and I am so excited to take the challenge on and (hopefully!) learn a new skill."The actress added: "See you on the dance floor!"Ms Antonia's career in front of the camera stretches back to when she was just 14, making her professional debut in a short film adaptation of The Tempest before landing a...

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