Ballerina Darcey Bussell to join Strictly Come Dancing Bussell announced her retirement as principal dancer at the Royal Ballet in 2006 and gave her final performance the following year. She now lives in Sydney with her Australian banker husband, Angus Forbes, and their two daughters. A source told The Sun newspaper: "Darcey is a living legend as far as dancing is concerned and she is just perfect for Strictly. She took some convincing as it means uprooting and being in cold, wet and windy England for four months instead of sunny Sydney. But she said the Strictly job is probably the one thing that would bring her back. We're delighted to have her on board. Bussell is believed to have been offered the job after fellow dance industry names Karen Hardy and Karen Bruce also screen-tested for the role She has some previous experience of Strictly Come Dancing, having appeared on the judging panel during the final stages three years ago. She famously enjoyed a dance with show professional Ian Waite, which earned her a standing ovation and a perfect 40 score from her fellow judges.