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Mica Paris dancing with Ian Waite
Mica Paris (born April 27, 1969) is an English singer who began singing in church at an early age and then went on to become a session singer at the age of 15, for bands such as Hollywood Beyond and Shakatak.
Her most successful single, My One Temptation was released in 1988 and it was number 7 in the charts. She hosts her own show on BBC Radio 2, called Soul Sessions. She also competed in the ITV singing competition Hit Me Baby One More Time.
It was announced in April 2006 that Mica and Lisa Butcher would take over from Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine, to be the new co-presenters of the long running BBC TV series What Not to Wear.
Mica Paris in Series Four
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Mica Paris (BBC Profile)
Songstress and new host of BBC ONE's What Not to Wear, Mica Paris is delighted to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing as she loved watching Come Dancing as a child.
"I was the only one of my friends who was interested in it but I loved it."
Mica is very laid-back about taking part and doesn't mind if people laugh at her - because she just wants to have some fun.
Mica doubts she'll win but wants a challenge: "I never think I'm someone who wins anything, I never win jack!"
As presenter of What Not to Wear, Mica's dance costumes are very important to her.
Mica loved her dress fittings and is really pleased with what she's going to wear.
"When I walked into the fitting I was filled with trepidation and was a bit worried; but afterwards I was so happy with it - the flamboyant costumes are so great."
Mica's 1988 Top Ten single, You Are My One Temptation, catapulted her into the spotlight, resulting in platinum-plus debut album sales for So Good.
Mica has continued to have chart success and has collaborated with top writers and artists including Prince and Jools Holland.
Mica's talents have also led her to star in West End musicals and she has presented a number of television and radio shows.
Mica lives in London with her two children.
Mica Paris dancing with Ian Waite in Series Four
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Ian Waite
Ian's speciality is Latin American. He's a genuinely warm and charming person who is constantly smiling and who made it to the European Professional Latin Championships finals in 2003. Ian's professional dance partner Camilla Dallerup, is also appearing in Strictly Come Dancing.
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