Who is Harry Aikines-Aryeetey? Meet Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestant and Olympian
Harry will perform a Tango this weekend.
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey had the lowest score of the week in Halloween Week – uh oh! – achieving only a meagre 26.
The Olympian just can't seem to get it right with his scores continuously going up and then back down again week on week.
Could the next episode finally see Harry and partner Karen Hauer finally work out the formula to win over the judges?
As fans wait patiently to find out how Harry will fare in the competition, read on to learn more about the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestant.
Who is Harry Aikines-Aryeetey?
Age: 36
Job: TV personality and Olympian
Instagram: @aikines
Partner: Karen Hauer
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey is an Olympian, multi gold medal-winning Team GB sprinter and now, star of Gladiators.
At just 17 years old, he was named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year in 2005, after becoming the first athlete to win gold medals at both 100 metres and 200 metres at the World Youth Championships.
Harry has gone on to win gold in the 4x100m relay at the European Championships and at the Commonwealth Games. He has also competed in two Olympic games and is a three-time European Champion and two-time Commonwealth Champion.
He joined the Gladiators line-up in 2023, and was unveiled with Nitro, who is a firm fan favourite amongst viewers.
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey's Strictly journey so far
Scoreboard
Week 1: Cha Cha (4+5+5+5) = 19
Week 2: Quickstep (6+7+6+7) = 26
Week 3: Salsa (8+8+8+8) = 32
Week 4: Rumba (6+7+6+7) = 26
Week 5: Tango (6+9+7+8) = 30
Week 6: American Smooth (6+7+6+7) = 26
What is Harry Aikines-Aryeetey dancing to in Week 7 on Strictly?
Harry and dance partner Karen Hauer are performing a Samba to Samba by Gloria Estefan.
What has Harry Aikines-Aryeetey said about joining Strictly Come Dancing?
Speaking of the exciting news, Harry said: "After the Christmas Special, it was so nice I just had to do it twice! I’m so excited to be part of the Strictly family this series and I’m ready to give it all I’ve got.
"I’ll be bringing tons of energy to light up the dance floor. Let’s hope I’m as quick picking up the routines as I am on the track."
Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday 1st November at 6:35pm.
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Authors
Katelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.
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