Shaun Wright-Phillips to join 2026 season of Strictly Come Dancing
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What happened
Former professional footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips has been announced as a participant in the 2026 season of the television show Strictly Come Dancing.
Why it matters
The casting marks a transition for the former athlete into the entertainment industry as a contestant on the dance competition series.
Context
Wright-Phillips is an English former professional footballer who played as a winger for clubs including Manchester City, Chelsea, and Queens Park Rangers.
During his professional career, he also represented the England national team, making 36 appearances and scoring six goals.
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- Borehamwood Times Who is Shaun Wright-Phillips? Life and career of footballer turned Strictly star
- Wikipedia Shaun Wright-Phillips Background reference · Wikipedia text used under CC BY-SA 4.0.