Strictly Come Dancing has unveiled two surprising new additions to its professional roster for 2025 in a special Red Nose Day sketch for Comic Relief . The sketch, featuring hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman , follows the comedic journey of Melissa (played by Rachel Parris) and Johnny (played by Russell Kane), two unlikely amateurs who get the chance to join the show’s professional dancers. This playful addition to the show is inspired by new inclusivity rules, which require a certain