Latest Rumours

There have been quite a few rumours about possible Strictly participants in the past few days.

The Daily Star reports that producers are keen to sign former Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan. Michelle is married to Mark Wright, who made the final in 2014 with Karen Clifton. A source told the paper: "She has a huge and loyal fanbase, but more importantly to bosses they know her supporters are young. That’s a demographic that they are desperate to attract to the show and something they are willing to break the bank for... Everyone behind the scenes thinks she would set the dance floor alight. It’s now a matter of convincing her to sign up.”

The Daily Mirror reports that The Chase star Mark Labbett is on the wish list. Mark and his fellow 'Chasers' won Let's Sing & Dance For Comic Relief last year. A source said: “Mark has become one of the best-known personalities on TV so he has come on to Strictly’s radar. They think he could be a real hit with viewers, as he has been on The Chase. He would certainly make people stand up and take notice with his stature.” 

The Sun reports that Big Brother's Bit On The Side host and former This Morning reporter Rylan Clark-Neal is also being considered. A source said “Rylan is charismatic and popular, and the bosses are sure he would be a huge hit on the show. He is definitely one of their targets for 2018.”

With about six months until we find out who will take part, expect to see lots more names linked with the show.