Who is Nigel Harman? Meet the Strictly Come Dancing 2023 contestant and EastEnders star

The couple will be hoping to impress the Strictly Come Dancing judges Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood after finishing at the lower end of the leaderboard again with 33 points.

Last weekend, they performed a quickstep to Rumba to It's All Coming Back to Me Now by Celine Dion but found themselves at the bottom of the leaderboard with 31 points.

With just five celebrities remaining, the Strictly Come Dancing 2023 line-up, the pressure is well and truly on to get to the final.

Currently at the top of the Strictly Come Dancing 2023 leaderboard is Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach, with a near perfect score of 38 points following her Paso Doble last weekend.

But this is Strictly Come Dancing at the end of the day, and anything can happen during the live shows.

During the early weeks of this year's show, Nigel left viewers hot under the collar with his performances – and his reign looked sure to continue.

Former Strictly Pro Vincent Simone also thinks Nigel could have a good chance of lifting the Glitterball, admitting that while Ellie and Vito are his first choice: "If not her, then I will say Nigel. I like Nigel!"

As Nigel returns to the dance floor, read on for everything you need to know about Strictly Come Dancing 2023 contestant Nigel Harman.

Who is Nigel Harman?

Age: 49

Job: Actor

Instagram: @themeditatingactor

Twitter: N/A

Strictly partner: Katya Jones

Harman is best known for his various acting roles on television, which include Dennis Rickman in EastEnders, Sam Franklin in Hotel Babylon and, most recently, clinical lead Dr Max Cristie in medical drama Casualty.

However, he also has theatrical experience – having previously appeared in productions of Guys and Dolls, I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical and Shrek: The Musical – which could come in handy as he takes to the ballroom floor.

Harman also has a side business teaching and practicing meditation, so it seems unlikely that nerves will get the better of him during the competition.

Nigel Harman's Strictly journey so far

Scoreboard

Week One: Paso Doble (8+8+8+8) = 32

Week Two: Viennese Waltz (7+7+6+7) = 27

Week Three: Jive (6+6+6+7) = 25

Week Four: Salsa (8+9+8+8) = 33

Week Five: Foxtrot (7+7+7+8) = 29

Week Six: Cha Cha (8+7+7+8) = 30

Week Seven: Tango (7+9+9+8) = 33

Week Eight: Couple's Choice (8+8+9+9) = 34

Week Nine: Quickstep (7+8+8+8) = 31

Week Ten: Rumba (8+8+8+9) = 33

When does Strictly Come Dancing 2023 air?

Strictly Come Dancing airs every Saturday evening, followed by the result show on the Sunday on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday 2nd December at 7:25pm. The results show will air on Sunday 26th November on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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