Viscountess Emma Weymouth, half-sister of the CEO of Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics Base (LADOL), Amy Jadesimi, has been named one of the contestants in Strictly Come Dancing, a British television dance contest.
The red carpet launch of this year’s edition was held at BBC TV Centre in London on Monday, August 26.
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Joining Emma on the show are 14 other celebrities including retired England goalkeeper, David James; EastEnders star, Emma Barton, and comedian, Chris Ramsey.
The start date for the main show is Saturday, September 21, following a launch episode, which aired on Saturday, September 7.
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Emma was born on March 19, 1986 to billionaire businessman, Oladipo Jadesimi, from a relationship he had with English socialite, Suzanna McQuiston, while he was working as an accountant in London.
Although they are of the same father, Emma and her 43-year-old half-sister live completely different lives.
While Amy, a product of Chief Jadesimi’s marriage to former Miss Alero Okotie-Eboh, runs a major oil hub founded by her father, Emma is a fashion model and chef.
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Emma became a Viscountess following her marriage in 2013 to Ceawlin Thynn, Viscount Weymouth.
The marriage saw her become the chatelaine of the Longleat Estate in Wiltshire.
A report in dailymail.co.uk say the Jadesimi sisters don’t keep in touch and Amy was absent at Emma’s wedding.
A mother of two boys, Emma had her second son through surrogacy because of a health condition.
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Speaking on her latest adventure, the 33-year-old said: “I absolutely love watching Strictly every weekend and I can’t believe that I’m getting the chance to be on this series.
“I know it will be such an amazing experience from start to finish. I can’t wait for the dancing and the fabulous outfits!”
Aside from cooking and modelling, Emma has also worked as a contributing editor for the Huffington Post and British Vogue.
