Ashley Roberts will be sashaying onto the dance floor as part of this year’s Strictly line-up.
The 36-year-old, who was a member of the girl band, Pussycat Dolls , will be a hot favourite to lift this year’s Glitterball Trophy.
Ashley may have the edge over the other celebrities such as Capital radio presenter, Vick Hope and Steps star, Faye Tozer because of her previous dance experience.
As well as performing in Pussycat Dolls alongside Nicole Scherzinger and Kimberley Wyatt, she also was a backing dancer in numerous music videos including Pink’s Trouble and Counting Crow’s Accidentally In Love.
She also studied modern dance in California and has plenty of experience when it comes to critiquing dance routines as she was a judge for two series on Dancing on Ice.
A source told the Mirror: “Ashley is already a hot favourite because of her dance experience with the Dolls as well as having trained as a dancer. Although she might not have done much ballroom or Latin, being able to pick up choreography quickly as well as her rhythm is sure to give her an edge.”
But one thing Ashley, who was runner-up on I’m A Celebrity in 2012, won’t have to worry about is the Strictly curse. She’s previously been linked to Love Island ’s Eyal Booker but is currently single.
This Morning’s Dr Ranj Singh has also signed up to the show and will be hoping to take home 10s from head judge, Shirley Ballas as well as Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli.
Famous for sharing his medical advice on the ITV sofa, he will be swopping his stethoscope for the sequins and is hoping to get pulses racing as he follows in the footsteps of This Morning Ruth Langsford onto the Saturday night show.
The 38-year-old doctor rose to fame on CBeebies and was branded “the modest hero” by ITV after parents revealed his onscreen advice had saved the lives of many children.
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An insider said: “He’s a housewives’ favourite on ITV daytime so he’s sure to have big support when he takes to the dancefloor.”
The BBC said last night that they didn’t comment on speculation adding the line-up would be confirmed soon.
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