Willie Thorne
Snooker player, commentator, sports personality
Willie Thorne was a British professional snooker player and television commentator. Born in 1954, he was one of the UK’s most recognizable snooker personalities. In 2007, he competed on Strictly Come Dancing, but struggled with the routines and was eliminated in Week 4. Sadly, Thorne passed away in 2020 after a battle with leukemia, but he is remembered as a great sportsman and entertainer. More on Wikipedia.
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Appearances as a Celebrity
Willie appeared as a celebrity in Season 5 (2007). where they were partnered with Erin Boag. They danced 2 dances, earning points with an average score of 5.88, finishing in 12th place.