Major social media star GK Barry 'in talks' to join the cast of Strictly Come Dancing as 'bosses believe she'll draw in a younger audience' By Lily Jobson For Mailonline Published: 01:41, 27 June 2024 | Updated: 01:42, 27 June 2024 e-mail View comments YouTube and social media sensation GK Barry is reportedly 'in advance talks' to appear on the next series of Strictly Come Dancing. Bosses are hoping that bringing the TikTok star, real name Grace Keeling, 24, will help draw in a younger audience when it returns to screens in September. With just a few months until the BBC show is back, Grace has been involved with many meetings about a potential fit in the competition.
A source told The Sun : 'Grace has had two meetings with Strictly about appearing on the show. 'She has a huge following on social media and bosses think she would be perfect for the younger audience they try and draw in. YouTube and social media sensation GK Barry, 24, is reportedly 'in advance talks' to appear on the next series of Strictly Come Dancing Bosses are hoping that bringing the TikTok star, real name Grace Keeling, will help draw in a younger audience when it returns to screens in September 'Grace knows this is an opportunity to become more of a household name, even though she is already hugely popular online.
She is super keen to get on board.' MailOnline have contacted Grace and Strictly Come Dancing's representatives for a comment. Grace would be joining the likes of blind TV presenter Chris McCa.
