Cristian Priori

Cristian Priori joins Strictly with his dance partner Aleksandra. A four-time Italian Latin Champion who was ranked in the World’s top 24 Latin dancers for eight consecutive years, Cristian’s international success saw him become a Rising Star Latin Finalist at the Blackpool Dance Festival and an Open World Latin Semi-Finalist. Born in Rome, Cristian achieved dance success from a young age as the Junior Italian 10-Dance Champion, before going on to become a Rising Star Finalist at both the UK Open and the Dutch Open.

Cristian says: “Saying yes to Strictly was an easy decision. Dance has always been my way of expressing myself, and I’m so excited to begin this new chapter. I’m ready to give my all, enjoy every moment of this amazing journey, and embrace everything it has to offer. Strictly is where passion, hard work and entertainment come together, so being part of it is a real privilege.”

A seasoned competitive dancer with an impressive career in Latin dance, Cristian is no stranger to performing under pressure. But now there’s a brand-new challenge waiting for him: the Strictly ballroom! With his slick moves and passion for performance, Cristian is ready to make his mark on Strictly.