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flag Former rugby star Chris Robshaw joins Strictly Come Dancing, calling it a nerve-wracking challenge outside his comfort zone.

flag Former England rugby captain Chris Robshaw, 39, says joining the 23rd series of Strictly Come Dancing is "completely" outside his comfort zone, describing the experience as nerve-wracking compared to his athletic career. flag Retiring in 2022, he misses the adrenaline of competition and sees the show as a personal challenge. flag Paired with professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova, Robshaw acknowledges the difficulty of learning dance at this stage, while other celebrities like Stefan Dennis and Vicky Pattison express similar anxiety and self-doubt. flag The series launched with 15 contestants, though Love Island winner Dani Dyer-Bowen withdrew due to an ankle injury. flag The show, hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman and judged by Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke, and Motsi Mabuse, aired on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday, September 26, 2025, at 6:55pm.

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