Who Is Ross King from Strictly Come Dancing 2025?
Ross King is that rare breed Scottish charmer, relentless grafter, and showbiz Swiss army knife known (and somehow loveable) as the Los Angeles correspondent for ITV’s Good Morning Britain and Lorraine. Yes, he’s the guy interviewing Hollywood royalty one week and then racing across the globe for breakfast TV the next. The man has racked up four News Emmys, hosted more than 30 TV series, and was awarded an MBE in 2018 for services to broadcasting, the arts, and charity. It’s all so impressive that you could almost miss the anecdote: Ross landed his first radio gig at 15. At 17, he was on TV. If you’re wondering how someone’s résumé can read like a festival lineup well, Ross King is proof it’s possible.
But it’s not all red carpets and glitzy parades. Ross openly admits, Glasgow is home no matter how many star-studded parties he goes to. It’s where the banter hits different, where he jokes about being “that guy from TV,” and most recently, where he's stealing the show as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing 2025. That’s right: the man with Hollywood polish wants to slip “The Slosh” into a cha-cha, and frankly, I don't think the judges are ready.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025
Ross King isn’t just another celebrity contestant; he's representing Scotland on the BBC's glittery dance floor for Strictly’s 23rd season. Announced live and somewhat breathlessly from Hollywood, Ross described joining Strictly as “a dream come true.” Picture him swapping the bright lights of LA for the sequins of BBC One. It’s honestly hard not to root for someone who wants to slip some ceilidh moves and classic Scottish songs into his routine (yes, he dropped names like Proclaimers and Lewis Capaldi, because when in doubt, go full Scottish).
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Here’s a little honesty: Ross confessed to BBC that he’s “both thrilled and terrified.” Never done reality TV before. Never tried learning foxtrot footwork with cameras rolling. But he’s ready to give it his best, even if the legendary Craig Revel Horwood delivers a classic eyebrow raise (and you know he will). He’s taking his mum’s advice to heart (“You’ll never know till you give it a go”), hoping to emerge as “the most improved” rather than the outright winner.
He’s been getting tips from other Scottish TV veterans think Joe Fadden and Ranvir Singh, and mostly, he’s absorbing the joy (and, let’s admit, a healthy dose of nerves) from day one. The UK’s love for Strictly is something he found intimidating and exhilarating. For Ross, dancing with the pros, returning to Glasgow for rehearsals, and hunting down a good “roll and slice” have been both surreal and grounding. His enthusiasm is contagious.
Ross King Age
Ross King is 63 years old as of 2025. If age is just a number, Ross makes 63 look positively turbocharged. He’s diving into new adventures, planning epic showtunes, and, judging from all those interviews, enjoying every minute, awkward missteps included. If you ask me, he’s living proof that you can keep learning, keep dancing, and never lose that hint of Glasgow in your soul, no matter where you chase your dreams.
A Little More Heart
The best Strictly stories aren’t about who lifts a glitterball, they’re about who brings heart. Ross says he’s never done anything like this, but his hope is simple: learn, enjoy, give Scotland a reason to tune in, and maybe find himself fitter after all those rehearsals. If his toe gets stepped on or Craig delivers a legendary eyebrow, Ross will keep smiling. In the words of his family, just give it a go.
Roll on, Ross King. And who knows, maybe The Slosh will finally become a BBC classic.
