Strictly's Jodie Kidd

Friday, 29th August 2008

Jodie Kidd is one of Britain's most successful supermodels. Her international modelling career has seen her grace the cover of Elle Magazine in five countries, British Vogue, The Face and Tatler to name a few.

As well as a successful cover model she has also taken to the catwalk for the world's greatest designers, including Jasper Conran, Matthew Williamson, Valentino, Alexander McQueen, Gucci, Givenchy, Moschino and Chanel.

In recent years Jodie decided to take a step back from modelling to pursue a career in television, becoming a pundit and reporter for GMTV and This Morning.

This led to presenting and judging roles on The Ultimate Bikini Guide, Red Bull Air Race, BBC's Sport Relief and Royal Ascot.

Jodie says: "I'm a huge fan of Strictly Come Dancing and, if I'm away, my Saturday night just isn't the same!"

Ian Waite is Jodie Kidd's dance partner

Ian's speciality is Latin American. He made it to the European Professional Latin Championships finals in 2003.

Ian's professional dance partner, Camilla Dallerup, is also appearing in Strictly Come Dancing.

Last year Ian danced with Penny Lancaster Stewart and they were knocked out in week six.

He says: "Penny was absolutely wonderful. So caring and down to earth, hard working and full of enthusiasm. A joy to work with."

Ian adds: "Even though this is my fifth year on Strictly Come Dancing I am more excited than ever! I think this coming series is going to be the best ever and I cannot wait for it to begin."

Image Credit: BBC

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