Maddie Ingoldsby
Maddie Ingoldsby | |
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| Born | Madison Vaughan Ingoldsby 19 February 2005 London, England |
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| Known for | Strictly Come Dancing |
Madison Vaughan Ingoldsby (born 19 February 2005) is an English dancer and actress. As a child, she appeared in a West End production of Annie, as well as the film Last Christmas (2019). She is scheduled to appear as a professional dancer on the BBC competition series Strictly Come Dancing, beginning in September 2026.
Life and career
Madison Vaughan Ingoldsby was born on 19 February 2005 in London, England, and was raised in Henley-on-Thames.[1][2][3] She attended Claires Court School.[4] In 2016, Ingoldsby performed on Strictly Come Dancing as part of a professional group routine. She also appeared on the spin-off Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two.[5][6][7] Ingoldsby also starred as the title character in a West End production of the musical Annie.[8] In 2019, appeared in the film Last Christmas as a younger version of the lead character Kate, portrayed by Emilia Clarke.[9] Ingoldsby is a UK National Ballroom Champion and eight-time Amateur 10-Dance World Champion. She has also been crowned Rising Star and Under 21 World Ballroom Champion. [10][11][12][13]
In July 2026, Ingoldsby was announced to be joining the twenty-fourth series of Strictly Come Dancing as a professional dancer, alongside Cristian Priori, Mark Karmalita, Lethabo Monametsi and Aleksandra Isaeva.[14]
References
- ↑ "Bournemouth child star joins Strictly as professional dancer". BBC News. 25 July 2026. Retrieved 28 July 2026.
- ↑ "I guess she's 20 something now". Instagram. Retrieved 28 July 2026.
- ↑ Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (25 July 2026). "Meet the new 'Strictly Come Dancing' 2026 pros!". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
- ↑ Billingham, Emma (7 October 2016). "Claires Court pupil takes part in Strictly Come Dancing opening sequence". www.maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk. Retrieved 28 July 2026.
- ↑ Harris, John (16 October 2016). "Girl, 11, dances with stars on Strictly". www.henleystandard.co.uk. Retrieved 28 July 2026.
- ↑ "Five new professional dancers join the Strictly line-up". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
- ↑ "Strictly Come Dancing announces FIVE new professional dancers joining the 2026 line-up". Digital Spy. 25 July 2026. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
- ↑ "5 new professionals join cast of Strictly Come Dancing for 2026 series". Ealing Times. 25 July 2026. Retrieved 28 July 2026.
- ↑ Reporter, Henley (25 November 2019). "Teenager lands role in Hollywood comedy Last Christmas". www.henleystandard.co.uk. Retrieved 28 July 2026.
- ↑ "Strictly Come Dancing announces five new Pro Dancers". BBC. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
- ↑ "Strictly Come Dancing reveals five new professional dancers for 2026". Evening Standard. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
- ↑ "Five new Strictly pro dancers confirmed and one has appeared on show before". Daily Record. 25 July 2026. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
- ↑ "Strictly picks internet stars for new professional dancers". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
- ↑ Magnocavallo, Fabio (25 July 2026). "Meet the five new Strictly Come Dancing professionals ahead of 2026 series". TV Guide. Retrieved 27 July 2026.