One of the final celebrities to be announced for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing line-up was former children’s TV presenter and singer HRVY.
However, the star now faces a race against time to be fit for the start of the series after he tested positive for coronavirus at the start of October.
Should he recover in time he will compete for the Strictly Come Dancing Glitterball trophy against other famous faces including boxer Nicola Adams, DJ Clara Amfo, actress Caroline Quentin, Good Morning Britain host Ranvir Singh, pop star Max George and comedian Bill Bailey
Here’s everything you need to know about HRVY.
Who is HRVY?
Age: 21
Instagram: hrvy
Twitter: @hrvy
Job: Singer
HRVY first found fame on social media, posting music videos to his Facebook account – and he’s come along way since then, signing with a record label in 2017.
He’s released a string of singles so far, including big hit Personal which has amassed more than 250 million views on YouTube, while he also collaborated with Jonas Blue on his single Younger.
In the past he has supported a number of big name acts, including Little Mix and The Vamps, and later in 2020 he will release his debut album Can Anybody Hear Me?
Away from his music career, he has also done a spot of TV presenting, hosting the CBBC entertainment show Friday Download for its final three seasons between 2014 and 2015.
Does HRVY have coronavirus?
Yes, Strictly star HRVY confirmed he tested positive for coronavirus at the start of October.
The singer will now self-isolate for 10 days and, should he recover in that time, that will give him just under two weeks to prepare for the first episode of the 2020 contest.
He revealed the news on Twitter, writing, “hi, wasn’t gonna worry anyone and say anything but now the story’s out, i have coronavirus, I’m all good, no symptoms, just isolating for the next 10 days. already super bored so prepare yourselves for my Tik toks.”
What has HRVY said about Strictly?
On being announced as the 11th contestant on this year’s contest, HRVY said, “Being on Strictly is going to be such an amazing experience and I’m so thankful to be taking part this year. I think my mum is more excited that she’ll be able to see me every Saturday night now.”
And speaking live on KISS FM on the morning of his announcement, the singer said, “I’m so excited. I’m well nervous though, I won’t lie. I’m proper nervous but I’m buzzing.”
He elaborated, “I don’t think it’s the dancing; I think it’s like the tight shirts and the tight trousers and that, I’m not too sure. But I’m excited to be on the telly, I’m excited for my mum and nan to watch, they’re buzzing, they’re just as excited as I am.”
HUGE EXCLUSIVE @bbcstrictly ????????????????
This morning @Jordan_Banjo & @perrikiely announced that @HRVY is the next MASSIVE star lined up for Strictly 2020!
Watch for all the goss! ????????????
#hrvy #strictly #dance #hrvycantwell #hrvyarmy pic.twitter.com/h7a8UhajYH— KISS FM UK (@KissFMUK) September 4, 2020
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