Get to know Strictly Come Dancing pro Lauren Oakley: age, Instagram and more
- Everything you need to know about the totally professional Lauren Oakley
Strictly Come Dancing is back on our TV screens. The show begins on Saturday, September 16, 2023 as celebrities attempt to fight their way to winning the iconic Glitterball trophy.
The 2023 BBC One series will feature a flawless star cast as well as unexpected changes to professional dancers – one well-known dancer leaves the show while another is forced to withdraw from the competition.
But who exactly is professional dancer Lauren Oakley? When did she join the show?
Read below to find out everything you need to know about Lauren Oakley.
Strictly Glam: Oakley is a former Burn The Floor dance captain and world touring dancer who has toured South Africa, Australia, China, Europe, North America and Japan during her time with Burn The Floor
Who is Lauren Oakley?
Birmingham-born Lauren Oakley was one of four professional dancers to join Strictly in 2022, alongside Michelle Tsiakkas.
In 2022, Lauren did not have a celebrity partner, but instead appeared in professional group numbers as part of her role on the show.
She previously toured with Strictly champion Giovanni Pernice and the show’s long-time judge Anton Du Beke, with Lauren serving as the pair’s leading lady.
Oakley is a former Burn The Floor dance captain and world touring dancer. During her time with Burn The Floor she toured South Africa, Australia, China, Europe, North America and Japan.
After joining Strictly Come Dancing, Oakley said: “I grew up watching Strictly and always hoped that one day I could be part of the best show on TV, doing what I love most.”
“Now that it’s happening, it doesn’t seem real. “I can’t wait to start this new adventure with sequins and join this incredible family.”
Is Lauren Oakley married?
Oakley married Maximiliano Omar Montes de Oca in the summer of 2019. In August 2022, she posted a sweet snap of herself with Max, which she captioned, “Husband appreciation – because he doesn’t get any of my Insta time (or real time).” ‘.
Not much is known about him and it is not known whether the couple has any children together.
Burn the ground: Oakley married Maximiliano Omar Montes de Oca in the summer of 2019. In August 2022, she posted a sweet snap of herself with Max, which she captioned, “Husband appreciation – because he doesn’t get any of my Insta time.” (or real time)’. Pictured: Oakley attends the special UK screening of ‘Bros’ at Picturehouse Central in London on October 26, 2022
There were previously rumors that Oakley was dating Giovanni Pernice, but it was later confirmed that the two were just close friends and were not romantically involved with each other.
Does Lauren Oakley have Instagram?
Lauren is very active on her Instagram page and has an impressive 19.5k followers (as of September 2022), which will only increase after taking part in Strictly.
She can be found on Instagram under the username @laurenmayoakley.