Matt Goss For Strictly 2017?

Has singer Matt Goss signed up to do Strictly?

A source told The Sun that it is the first done deal of the year: “Matt is an amazing coup for Strictly. Bosses were keen to sign him up after he impressed in the Christmas special and he will definitely be a favourite with viewers. He’s one of the best performers in music so he could go all the way and win it.”

I'm not sure the signing is exactly a 'coup'. Matt is still very popular with a devoted fanbase, but most people still remember him from his days in boyband Bros. The tabloids seemed to have it in for the band, and none of the band members have ever really been able to put the bad press behind them.

Perhaps Strictly would be an opportunity to win back the public's favour at last. I met Matt when he was performing at the Palms in Las Vegas, and he was a very sweet, charming man. I think he'd be a good signing.

Matt appeared in the 2013 Strictly Christmas special, dancing an American smooth with Aliona Villani.