Meet Strictly’s Michelle Tsiakkas

Learn all about Michelle Tsiakkas’s amazing dancing career, view photos & videos plus read all their latest news below

5* Weekend Breaks with the stars of Strictly Come Dancing

Who better to teach you to dance than the professional dancer Michelle Tsiakkas ? You can meet Michelle, learn their steps and be captivated as they perform spectacular shows just for you.

Friday 6th – Sunday 8th March 2026
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⭐ Join your favourite Stars of Strictly Come Dancing, British Ballroom Champions, Argentine Tango Stars plus fabulous live music from The Tony Greenwood Big Band.⭐

Michelle Tsiakkas

How old is Michelle?

Michelle Tsiakkas is 29 years-old, Michelle Tsiakkas was born 29 August 1995

Where is Michelle from?

Michelle Tsiakkas is from Cyprus

Who was Michelle’s celebrity partner in 2024?

EastEnders Actor Jamie Borthwick

Age: 30

EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick took his first steps into the world of ballroom alongside Michelle Tsiakkas, who made her *Strictly* debut in 2022. The actor’s natural charisma made this duo a hit with audiences, and Michelle pushed Jamie to deliver his best on the dance floor.

Borthwick previously appeared on the Strictly Christmas special in 2023, lifting the glitterball trophy with professional partner Nancy Xu

Jamie is best known for his role in EastEnders as Jay Brown.

On joining the show Jamie said ”I had a ball doing the Strictly Christmas special last year, so when I was asked to join for this series it was the easiest yes!” he said. “This is a fresh challenge and it will be so different to be learning a new dance every week and for the public to have their say.

“I’m hoping to be Salsa-ing around Albert Square in no time and I’ll be asking my Walford Strictly alumni for some words of wisdom. See you on the dancefloor!”

Jamie has been nominated for a number of roles, including Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress, Best Soap Actor (Male) and Best Actor at various awards.

Fun fact: Jamie has been acting in *EastEnders* since he was 12, racking up nominations for Best Actor!

In week 1 ‌Jamie & Michelle danced a Viennese Waltz to Beautiful Things by Benson Boone.

Tackling the notorius Rumba in week 2 Michelle and Jamie gave us a dreamy romantic atmosphere. The judges, well most (Craig!) were impressed and spied some talent.

Do I Wanna Know? The answer was yes! Michelle and Jamie delivered a suitably sultry Argentine Tango in week 8. The judges loved the musicality and connection, but all wanted to see Jamie relax and let his talent shine through.

Michelle and Jamie made it all the way to week 10. They took to the floor with a Foxtrot to Stand By Me. The judges urged Jamie to be free and show more emotion and although it wasn’t an easy decision, unfortunately, it was their time to leave the competition.

Who is Michelle’s Professional dance partner?

Michelle’s current professional dance partner is professional dancer and choreographer Simone Arena.

Simone is a pro on Italian, Ireland and Belgium Dancing With The Stars

Michelle’s previous professional dance partner was Paulius Vaskelis. Together they recorded 17 results in Professional Latin category.

Is Michelle single?

Michelle is in a relationship with professional dancer and choreographer Simone Arena.

Simone appeared alongside Michelle in Burn The Floor.

In early 2022 Simone won the Belgian version of Dancing With The Stars along with gymnast Nina Derwael.

What are Michelle’s greatest dance achievements?

Whilst in the UK she continued to compete, representing England at major international championships before joining the world touring dance show Burn The Floor

When did Michelle join Strictly?

Michelle joined the Strictly family in 2022.

Who has Michelle danced with on Strictly?

In 2023 & 2022 Michelle didn’t have a celebrity partner, however we saw her performing in all the sizzling Pro group numbers.

During the 2023 Musicals Special Quarter Final results show, Michelle partnered Pro dancer Graziano for a sensational performance with guest singer Joss Stone, who sang This Time, from new musical The Time Traveller’s Wife.

Has Michelle ever won Strictly?

Not yet, 2024 is Michelle’s third series of Strictly.

Find out more about Michelle’s dancing profile on her official BBC Strictly Come Dancing profile page.

Find out more about Michelle’s dancing profile on Dance Sport www.dancesportinfo.net/Couple/Paulius_Vaskelis_and_Michelle_Tsiakkas_367385/Resultspage.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing

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Michelle Tsiakkas Tour Dates & Venues

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Meet all the Strictly Come Dancing Professional Dancers

Learn more about all your favourite Strictly Pro’s here;

– Aljaz Skorjanec
– Amy Dowden
– Dianne Buswell
– Giovanni Pernice
– Gorka Marquez
– Graziano di Prima
– Janette Manrara
– Johannes Radebe
– Jowita Przystal
– Kai Widdrington
– Karen Hauer
– Katya Jones
– Luba Mushtuk
– Nadiya Bychkova
– Nancy Xu
– Neil Jones
– Nikita Kuzmin
– Jowita Przystal
– Lauren Oakley
– 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