Who is Vick Hope? Strictly star's career, age, boyfriend and more facts

20 October 2018, 18:59 | Updated: 16 December 2018, 18:41

DJ Vick Hope is one of the most sought-after TV and radio presenters around right now.

She won new fans after appearing on Strictly Come Dancing in 2018, and here are all the big facts to introduce you to the talented star:

1. Who is Vick Hope?

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   OH MY GOD I GET TO BE CLOSE TO FAYE FROM STEPS EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT!! ☺️🌈🎉 So excited and honoured to announce I’m joining the @bbcstrictly line-up! I’m a huge fan of the show and can’t believe I get to be a part of such a warm and welcoming family that makes Saturday nights so fun for so many. There are some amazing names competing and I just feel jammy to be there, but will try my absolute hardest and can’t wait to get to work! 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

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   Vick Hope - born Victoria Nwayawu Nwosu-Hope - is a TV and radio presenter. She is best known for working on Capital FM.

   She was also the digital reporter for The Voice UK in 2018.

2. Vick Hope age: How old is she?

   Vick Hope was born on September 25, 1989.

   She celebrates her 29th birthday in 2018.

   Vick was born and raised in Newcastle upon Tyne, and studied modern languages at the University of Cambridge. She can speak French, Spanish and Portuguese.

   Her career began as a journalist for a newspaper in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Shen then started a career in British TV and radio.

3. Vick Hope boyfriend: Who is she dating?

   

   Vick Hope was previously in a relationship with Plebs actor Tom Rosenthal, but they broke up earlier in 2018.

   She told The Mirror: "I’ve just broken up with my boyfriend of four-and-a-half years because I was thinking, ‘Is this right?"Is this who I’m going to be with for the rest of my life?'."

Meet all the other Strictly stars:

- Ashley Roberts
- Charles Venn
- Danny John-Jules
- Faye Tozer
- Graeme Swann
- Joe Sugg
- Kate Silverton
- Katie Piper
- Lauren Steadman
- Lee Ryan
- Dr Ranj Singh
- Seann Walsh
- Stacey Dooley
- Susannah Constantine
- Vick Hope