Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Lauren Oakley, from Birmingham, joined the Strictly family in 2022. Known for her vibrant style and technical brilliance, Lauren is also a Guinness World Record holder.
Learn all about Lauren May Oakley’s amazing dancing career, view photos & videos plus read all their latest news. Table of contents
Who has Lauren Oakley danced with on Strictly?
Lauren joined Strictly in 2022 taking part in group performances but had no celebrity partner.
In 2023, Lauren was partnered with Channel 4 News anchor Krishnan Guru-Murthy, delivering memorable dances including a Paso Doble to the Red Hot Chili Peppers and a lively Party Cha Cha Cha. They left in week 8 after a Samba to Bamboleo.
In 2024, Lauren stepped in to dance with JB Gill after Amy Dowden’s illness, delivering a standout Couples Choice to 24K Magic, a Charleston, and a Viennese Waltz that secured their place in the semi-final and grand final.
Who is Laurens’s Celebrity Partner in Strictly 2025?
In the 2025 series of Strictly Come Dancing, Lauren is partnered with former Premier League and International Footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (age 52).
Jimmy’s competitive spirit combined with Lauren’s inventive choreography could help him grow into a surprise contender.
What Jimmy thinks about joining Strictly 2025:
“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.”
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Lauren Oakley Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lauren from?
Lauren Oakley is from Birmingham, England, bringing her Brummie warmth and energy to the Strictly dance floor.
How old is Lauren?
Lauren Oakley is 34 years old, born on 2nd March 1991.
Is Lauren in a relationship?
Yes, Lauren Oakley is married to Maximiliano Omar Montes de Oca. The couple got engaged in August 2018 and married in 2019. Lauren often shares glimpses of their life together, reflecting her joyful and grounded approach to life alongside her Strictly career.
What are Lauren’s greatest dance achievements?
Lauren started dancing at just 2 years old and began competing soon after. Early successes include becoming Juvenile Champion at the prestigious Blackpool Dance Festival, winning across both Ballroom and Latin disciplines.
Lauren was crowned Under 21 British National Champion before exploring a career on stage.
When did Lauren join Strictly?
Lauren joined the Strictly family back in 2022, although has danced on the show previously.
Who has Lauren danced with on Strictly?
| Year | Celebrity Partner | Position |
| Series 21 (2023) | Krishnan Guru‑Murthy (BBC presenter/journalist) | Eliminated Week 8 |
| Series 22 (2024) | JB Gill (JLS singer)* | Runner Up – Reached Grand Final |
*Initially, Amy Dowden was partnered with JB. However, after Amy suffered a foot injury and withdrew in early November 2024, Lauren stepped in beginning Week 7 and continued dancing with JB all the way to the grand final, where they finished runners-up.
Has Lauren ever won Strictly?
No, Lauren has not yet won Strictly Come Dancing. Her first partnered series was in 2023 with Krishnan, and she returned to the competition in 2024 partnering JB Gill, reaching the grand final.
Find out who has won BBC Strictly Come Dancing with our full list of past Strictly winners from 2004 here – Strictly Winners
Where can I find the latest Lauren Oakley news and updates?
For the latest news, videos, and photos from Lauren Oakley’s dancing journey:
- Check Lauren’s official BBC Strictly profile.
BBC Strictly Come Dancing
Find out more information about the BBC TV programme Strictly Come Dancing
by checking out the BBC Strictly Come Dancing website
www.bbc.co.uk/strictlycomedancing
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Meet all the Strictly Come Dancing Professional Dancers
Learn more about all your favourite Strictly Pro’s here
– Aljaz Skorjanec
– Alexis Warr
– Amy Dowden MBE
– Carlos Gu
– Dianne Buswell
– Giovanni Pernice
– Gorka Marquez
– Johannes Radebe
– Jowita Przystal
– Julian Caillon
– Kai Widdrington
– Karen Hauer
– Katya Jones
– Lauren Oakley
– Luba Mushtuk
– Michelle Tsiakkas
– Nadiya Bychkova
– Nancy Xu
– Neil Jones
– Nikita Kuzmin
– Vito Coppola
– Oti Mabuse
Meet all the Strictly Come Dancing Judges
Learn more about all the Strictly Judges here;
– Anton du Beke
– Shirley Ballas
– Motsi Mabuse
– Craig Revel Horwood
