Strictly Come Dancing 2020: Strictly announces first all-female pairing

Strictly Come Dancing has announced the first same-sex couple ahead of this year's competition.

Boxer Nicola Adams will make Strictly history by dancing with a female professional on the show.

"It's amazing to be a part of the movement for change, diversity and breaking boundaries in the entertainment industry," she said.

The show has previously featured two male professional dancers dancing together in a one-off routine, but there has not been a same-sex pairing between a dancer and celebrity in the 16 years that Strictly has been on television.

Nicola Adams won gold medals at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics

Nicola said: "People might know me from work in the ring, but I'll be every bit as passionate and dedicated on the dance-floor too."

"I also wanted to thank the BBC for supporting me and making me the first ever all female-pairing."

Making history is nothing new for Nicola Adams! She became the first female amateur boxer to win an Olympic gold medal at London 2012. She then became double Olympic champion following her second gold medal win in Rio 2016 as well as being the first boxer in history to retain an Olympic title.

She recently retired from the sport with an undefeated record.