Who is Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink? Meet Strictly Come Dancing contestant and football manager
Jimmy will be dancing a Quickstep this weekend.
It's Strictly Come Dancing time! The first live show of the series is fast approaching, as a new cohort of famous faces take to the dance floor for the very first time.
This Saturday night, viewers will watch on as the celebrities and their professional dance partners perform a routine in front of a live studio audience and the panel of judges.
Among the celebrities taking part in Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, who is stepping out of his comfort zone by taking part on the show.
He told Radio Times magazine: "Football, for me, is so easy. Dancing is out of my comfort zone. But that's a good thing. When you stop playing football, you're not really in that competitive kind of world. It's nice to dip back in."
As we wait to find out how Jimmy will fare in the competition, read on to learn more about Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestant.
Who is Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink?
Age: 53
Job: Former professional footballer
Instagram: @official_jhasselbaink
Partner: Lauren Oakley
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is a former professional footballer and football manager who many will know from his career in the Premier League and across Europe.
Across his career, Jimmy played for clubs including Leeds United, Atlético Madrid and Chelsea, and has earned a reputation for his power, pace and precision.
Since he retired, Jimmy has remained in the footballing space, offering punditry across major UK sports networks and has managed the likes of Burton Albion and Northampton Town, and has served as an assistant coach for the England national team.
What is Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink dancing to in Week 1 on Strictly?
Jimmy and his partner Lauren Oakley are performing a Quickstep to Chelsea Dagger by The Fratellis.
What has Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink said about Strictly Come Dancing?
The news of Jimmy joining the Strictly line-up was revealed during The One Show, alongside announcements for Dani Dyer and Alex Kingston.
Speaking of joining the cast, Jimmy said: "Swapping the pitch for the ballroom is certainly not something I’ve done before but I’m looking forward to tackling a fun challenge! Bring on a new type of footwork, with hopefully no own goals."
Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday 27th September at 6:55pm.
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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.
