Olympian Tom Dean dodges Strictly questions after accidentally revealing he's signed up

Awkward moment

Olympian Tom Dean found himself in an uncomfortable position as he avoided answering questions about his participation in Strictly Come Dancing after inadvertently confirming that he had signed up for the show.

The slip-up

During a radio interview, the Team GB swimmer, who recently won a gold medal in the Swimming Men’s 4x200m Freestyle Relay, let it slip that he would be hitting the dance floor on the BBC series, breaking a show rule by revealing his spot before the official announcement.

Keeping mum

Despite the accidental revelation, Tom Dean remained tight-lipped when pressed about his involvement in Strictly Come Dancing during a live interview on Capital Breakfast. Hosts noticed his discomfort and tried to tease out more information, but Tom stayed focused on his Olympic achievements and kept his future plans under wraps.

Strict secrecy

Traditionally, participants of the show refrain from confirming their participation until the official line-up is revealed by the BBC, with producers going to great lengths to keep the cast a secret. Despite the slip-up, Tom Dean's appearance on the dance competition is highly anticipated, following in the footsteps of his Team GB teammate Adam Peaty.