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Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is the fourth celebrity contestant announced for Strictly Come Dancing 2025

The former professional footballer will enter the famous ballroom when Strictly returns to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer this September

Published: 07:25 pm, 11 August 2025
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink smiles for the camera wearing a light blue shirt, set against a glittering blue background
Swapping the pitch for the ballroom is certainly not something I’ve done before but I’m looking forward to tackling a fun challenge! Bring on a new type of footwork, with hopefully no own goals.
— Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is the fourth celebrity joining the squad in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. The multi-award-winning entertainment show, produced by ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Studios, will return to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer for its new series this September.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is a former professional footballer and football manager best known for his prolific goal-scoring career in the Premier League and across Europe.

A Dutch international, Jimmy played for clubs including Leeds United, Atlético Madrid and Chelsea, earning a reputation for his power, pace, and precision. Since retiring, Jimmy has become a familiar face in football punditry for major UK sports networks, managed clubs like Burton Albion and Northampton Town and served as an assistant coach for the England national team.

On joining Strictly Come Dancing, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink says: “Swapping the pitch for the ballroom is certainly not something I’ve done before but I’m looking forward to tackling a fun challenge! Bring on a new type of footwork, with hopefully no own goals.â€

The news was revealed on The One Show on Monday 11 August. The remaining celebrity contestants joining the new series will be announced in due course.

Strictly Come Dancing is a ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Studios Entertainment production for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer and was commissioned by Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½. The Executive Producer is Sarah James, the Series Editors are Nicola Fitzgerald and Jack Gledhill. The Commissioning Editor for the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ is Jo Wallace.

Strictly Come Dancing will return to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer this autumn. Add Strictly to your watchlist on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer now.

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