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Montell has conquered the Gladiators arena, now it’s time to set fire to the Strictly 2024 dance floor.

Born in South London, Montell found her passion for athletics at a young age, qualifying for the Olympic team in 2007. After competing in the 2007 European Athletics Indoor Championships and the World Athletics Championships, it was 2008 that truly defined her career.

At the British Championships, she finished 2nd in the Women’s 100m, but the real highlight came when she shattered the British record at the European Athletics Final with a blazing time of 11.05 seconds. Not only did she smash her personal best by nearly a quarter of a second, but she also broke a national record that had stood unbeaten for over 25 years! That same year, Montell proudly represented Team GB at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.

Never one to shy away from new challenges, Montell took up bobsleigh in 2016 and, just a year later, placed in the top 10 in her World Cup debut. She then made history at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, becoming the first female Briton to compete in both the Summer and Winter Games, with both held in none other than Beijing.

With her athletic background, Montell calls herself a “very coachable student” and “highly trained at taking instructions.” In 2023, she joined the 大象传媒 reboot of Gladiators as the speedster Fire dazzling fans with her agility. The second series is set to air in January 2025, but first, she's set to burn up the Strictly ballroom. We can’t wait to see Montell bring the heat to the Ballroom!