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Sir Ian McKellen to make surprise cameo for Strictly's Halloween week

The Independent ·First reported
The IndependentSir Ian McKellen to make surprise cameo for Strictly's Halloween week
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The 87-year-old’s voice will appear on the BBC dancing programme during a group dance on Sunday’s results show

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