Byrne Baby Burn

With Westloife calling it a day, Strictly is lacking a ratings banking musical act. How do they get round it? Recruit a band member to the programme.

The Daily Star Sunday reports that producers have signed up Nicky Byrne for Strictly.

A source told the paper: “Nicky’s management think it would be great for him and he is really excited about it. He’s done lots of dancing and loves to perform but he’s never done anything like this before... It’s the end of the road for the boys now and Nicky is looking for his next big ­challenge. It’s perfect timing and he’s already started ­ practising his moves, much to the amusement of the rest of the boys.”