THE Tyne Valley’s Strictly Come Dancing star has been paired with newcomer Graziano Di Prima.

Capital Breakfast radio presenter Vick Hope, who used to live near Minsteracres, found out who her professional dancer was live on Saturday night’s opening show.

While she was pleased to be paired with Graziano, there was some disappointment for Vick as she discovered her first dance live on air will be the fast-paced jive. She had openly declared she wished to start with something slower!

The 29-year-old said: “I;m quite nervous, because I know that I don’t want to do something too fast because it’s a baptism of fire; it’s a bit difficult.”

Vick will make her dancing debut alongside Graziano on Saturday, September 22.