Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Carlos Gu recently unveiled a dramatic transformation, appearing in drag for an Asian Pride event. Gu, 33, sported striking makeup, a voluminous wig, and a plunging black halterneck dress for the occasion.
His makeup artist, Jessie O'Leary, shared photos of the dancer's new look on social media, captioning them with "Guess Who @gkx_carlos for @asianprideuk." The post garnered enthusiastic reactions from fellow Strictly professionals, including Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer, and Jowita Przystał, who left complimentary emojis.
This appearance comes as Gu, along with other returning professionals like Amy Dowden and Jowita Przystał, prepares for the upcoming season of Strictly Come Dancing. The BBC show recently announced the addition of five new professional dancers, who will join the lineup this September. These new additions, Aleksandra Isaeva, Cristian Priori, Lethabo Monametsi, Maddie Ingoldsby, and Mark Karmalita, will make their debut on the dance floor.
The show has seen other changes, including new hosts Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe taking over from longtime presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. The celebrity contestants for the upcoming season are also being revealed, with Will Best, Jaime Winstone, and Delta Goodrem among those confirmed.
Aleksandra Isaeva, a top-ranked Latin dancer from Ukraine who grew up in Italy, expressed her honor at joining the Strictly family. Italian dancer Cristian Priori, a former Junior Italian 10-Dance Champion, also shared his excitement for the new chapter. Lethabo Monametsi, an undefeated South African Latin Champion, cited watching the South African version of Strictly as her inspiration for pursuing dance.