TONY Adams has revealed he turned down Strictly Come Dancing six years in the past as he thought it could break his probabilities as a soccer supervisor.
The Arsenal legend went on to handle a string of soccer groups after retiring from the pitch.
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Tony Adams has been confirmed for Strictly Come DancingCredit: BBC
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The former Arsenal man gained 66 caps for EnglandCredit: Getty
He admitted: “I nonetheless needed to be a coach, which stays for me the very best a part of the soccer enterprise.
“One of the primary causes I turned down probabilities to go on Strictly Come Dancing – regardless of the cash on supply being good – was as a result of I used to be involved about not being taken severely as a soccer coach after it.”
The formidable centre-back, who gained 66 caps for England, continues to be the one participant to captain a group to a few prime titles in three totally different a long time.
Dad-of-six Adams mentioned of the dance problem: “To say I’m excited is an understatement.
“The lure of the sequins and the decision of the salsa has me swapping my battered outdated soccer boots for Strictly gentle sneakers. I can’t wait to satisfy my companion. God assist her!”
Tony joins the opposite introduced stars competing on the present together with Will Mellor and Kym Marsh, who have been the first contestants confirmed for the collection.
Since then, Richie Anderson, Kaye Adams, Jayde Adams, Ellie Simmonds and Tyler West have additionally been revealed to be participating.
Matt Goss, Molly Rainford, Fleur East and Ellie Taylor have additionally been revealed.
Ahead of the present, Loose Women’s Kaye could also be on the again foot on Strictly already – as docs have discovered she is almost deaf in a single ear.
The 59-year-old mentioned she has just lately undergone a collection of checks forward of showing on the hit BBC dance present and has been informed she wants assist.
She confirmed her “listening to is a matter” and that “I most likely needs to be eager about getting listening to aids”.
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All the earlier winners of Strictly Come Dancing
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