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Cameron Lombard facts: Strictly Come Dancing star's age, partner, career and more revealed
23 September 2022, 17:15
Strictly Come Dancing is returning to our screens for a new series in 2022!
Strictly Come Dancing is making its way back to Saturday nights for its 20th series.
Cameron Lombard has been confirmed as a dancing professional for this year’s show. Here’s everything you need to know about him:
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Who is Cameron Lombard?
Cameron Lombard is the current South African Latin Champion - he has won 18 national titles across Ballroom and Latin in his career. Cameron started dancing at the age of six and won local and regional contests within the first year.
In 2012, Cameron was a finalist on South Africa’s Got Talent and in 2019 he represented South Africa at the World Championships.
Cameron described the opportunity to work on Strictly Come Dancing as “life-changing” and added that he’s willing to take on the “challenge” of being a Strictly pro dancer.
“Thank you Strictly Come Dancing for this life-changing opportunity. Not only is this a dream come true but a challenge I am accepting with both hands,” Cameron said to the show.
"I am excited beyond imagination and looking forward to leaving my mark on the dance floor!”
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How old is Cameron Lombard?
Cameron Lombard was born on November 16, 2000. He celebrated his 21st birthday in 2021.
He was born in South Africa.
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Is Cameron Lombard dating or in a relationship?
Cameron Lombard’s relationship status is unknown and he maintains a relatively quiet private life.
Posting on Instagram, Cameron explained what it meant to him to be joining Strictly and said that it’s an “honour” to represent South Africa.
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The post reads: "I am excited beyond imagination to say that I am joining Strictly Come Dancing as a professional dancer. Not only is this a dream come true but a challenge I am accepting with both hands.
“It is an honour to be representing Cape Town, South Africa and to join the world’s most amazing dancers on this stage. This is Big for my Family. This is Big for my Country. Let the world know. Here we Go! @bbcstrictly #bbcstrictly.”
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How tall is Cameron Lombard?
Cameron is thought to stand at around 5 feet 8 inches (1.72 meters) tall.
Meet all the Strictly professional dancers:
- Amy Dowden
- Dianne Buswell
- Giovanni Pernice
- Gorka Marquez
- Graziano di Prima
- Johannes Radebe
- Karen Hauer
- Katya Jones
- Luba Mushtuk
- Nadiya Bychkova
- Neil Jones
- Nancy Xu
- Kai Widdrington
- Nikita Kuzman
- Jowita Przystal
- Cameron Lombard
- Carlos Gu
- Vito Coppola
