Lauren Oakley
Age: 33
Hometown: Birmingham, England
Series count: 3 as of 2024
Best finish: 8th with Krishnan Guru-Murthy (2023)
Previous celeb partners: Krishnan Guru-Murthy (8th, 2023)
Describe Strictly in one word?: "Magical."
How do you feel to be part of Strictly's 20th year?: "Really special. Being from Birmingham, I've watched the show growing up. I watched the first episode, so I can't believe I'm now part of it, especially in such a monumental year. It's the best show on telly, so I'm not surprised it's lasted 20 years, and I just feel really lucky to be part of it. It's amazing."
Social media: @laurenmayoakley on Instagram / @LaurenMayOakley on X
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