Matt Dawson
Rugby player, sports commentator, TV host
Matt Dawson is a former England rugby player, television presenter, and broadcaster. Born in 1972, he played as a scrum-half and was part of England’s victorious 2003 Rugby World Cup squad. After retiring from rugby, he became a well-known sports pundit and spent over a decade as a team captain on A Question of Sport. In 2006, he won Strictly Come Dancing with dance partner Lilia Kopylova. Dawson has also written books on rugby, nutrition, and fitness. In recent years, he has campaigned for better awareness of Lyme disease, which he contracted from a tick bite in 2016. More on Wikipedia.
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Appearances as a Celebrity
Matt appeared as a celebrity in Season 4 (2006). where they were partnered with Lilia Kopylova. They danced 17 dances, earning points with an average score of 7.7, finishing in 2nd place.