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Jimmy Tarbuck OBE dancing with Flavia Cacace
Jimmy Tarbuck OBE (born 6 February 1940) is an English comedian. He attended the same school as Beatle John Lennon. He is nicknamed ‘Tarby’.
His first television show was ‘It's Tarbuck!’ on ITV in 1964. He has hosted a number of quiz shows including ‘Winner Takes All’, ‘Full Swing’ and ‘Tarby's Frame Game’
Jimmy Tarbuck in Series Four
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Jimmy Tarbuck OBE (BBC Profile)
Comedian Jimmy Tarbuck was inspired to take part in Strictly Come Dancing by the legendary dance duo Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.
Jimmy has years of dancing experience, at Tramp, The Playboy Club, Vernon's Dancing Academy, Liverpool and most recently at his son's wedding!
Despite this, Jimmy has no ambition to win the competition, saying: "I don't think it is possible."
That said, Jimmy has no fears about facing the judges: "The judges don't scare me!"
Born in Liverpool, Jimmy made his television debut on Comedy Bandbox in 1962, and went on to appear and become resident compere on Sunday Night at the London Palladium, establishing himself as one of the nation's favourite entertainers.
A long and varied a career on stage and screen has followed, including starring in Brazen Hussies and Linda Green (with his daughter, Liza) and hosting the BBC Bafta tribute to Bob Monkhouse.
Jimmy was awarded the OBE for his services to show business and charity in 1994. Jimmy lives with his wife.
Jimmy Tarbuck OBE dancing with Flavia Cacace in Series Four
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Flavia Cacace
Flavia and her professional dance partner, Vincent Simone, will be partnering celebrities for the second time, and they have both previously appeared on both Strictly Dance Fever and Strictly Come Dancing as Argentine Tango specialists.
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