GMB’s Adil Ray reveals the reason why he has turned down Strictly multiple times

AS THE Strictly Come Dancing 2026 line-up continues to be announced, there is one star who has revealed why he would “never” take part in the show. Good Morning Britain host Adil Ray, 52, today said that despite being asked on multiple occasions by the BBC, there is a big reason why he would never step onto the famous dancefloor. GMB’s Adil Ray has revealed he has turned down the chance to do Strictly multiple times Credit: Rex But the star has revealed why he has always said ‘no’ to taking part in the BBC show Credit: PA Speaking on today’s episode of the ITV breakfast show, Adil said: “They (the BBC) have asked a few times.. “But no, it’s not for me.” Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! Adil was then asked by co-host Kate Garraway about “why” he had turned the show down. “I just can’t embarrass myself, l would be terrible!” the presenter confessed. Adil then poked fun at Kate, who took part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2007. “I watched you, and I thought, ‘No, I can’t do that!'” he joked. Adil admitted he didn’t want to the show as he was concerned he would ’embarrass’ himself Credit: ITV Adil poked fun at his co-host Kate Garraway’s time on Strictly, almost 20 years ago Credit: BBC Adil made the confession while they were talking about the latest Strictly signing on GMB this morning. Yesterday, soap star Lawrence Robb, who is known for playing Mackenzie ‘Mack’ Boyd in Emmerdale, was unveiled as the Beeb’s latest signing of ballroom hopefuls. Most read in TV The actor came after celebrity dog trainer Graeme Hall was previously announced as the eleventh Strictly star. The line-up also sees two Love Island champions taking part this year in the form of series four winner Dani Dyer and series 12’s champ star Cach Mercer. Big Brother host Will Best is another star in the mix alongside EastEnders legend Lacey Turner, Brit movie star Jaime Winstone, footy ace Shaun Wright-Phillips and Aussie pop star Delta Goodrem. Rounding out the line-up is House Of The Dragon actress Bethany Antonia, Paralympian Sarah Storey and Kim Kardashian‘s hairdresser Chris Appleton. The new season of Strictly also welcomes a brand new presenting line-up of Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe. The trio have joined Strictly following the departures of Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly last year. Comment now