Married reality TV guru in talks for Strictly Come Dancing as bosses think he won't fall victim to show's ‘curse'
The married dating guru has become a big figure in the reality arena as part of Channel 4's two ratings giants, Married At First Sight and Celebs Go Dating.
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Paul C Brunson is in talks for Strictly Come Dancing, pictured as Amanda Holden's sidekick on Cheat: Unfinished Business
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He spread his wings even further this year when he joined Netflix as Amanda Holden's sidekick on Cheat: Unfinished Business, where eight former couples decide whether to reconcile or stay apart.
But a spot on the BBC dancefloor would give Paul's career a huge boost.
And the clean-cut American, who has been based in London since 2018, could be just what Strictly needs after two scandal-packed troubled series.
A source said: 'Paul would be the ideal tonic to the dark clouds over Strictly as he's clean-cut, very intelligent and has no scandals to worry about.
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'They are now in discussion but he's met with producers a number of times.
'Everyone is hoping he'll sign on the dotted line and is keen to make it happen.'
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He's welcomed everyone from Katie Price to singer Yungblud on the show, which is part of the reason bosses are so keen to get him on the dancefloor.
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The source added: 'The crucial 16-34 audience, which execs are desperate to hook, are well aware of Paul because of his podcast and MAFS and Celebs Go Dating are hugely popular with that age group.'
So far names in talks for Strictly include Mo Farah, Georgia Toffolo and Gladiator Nitro.
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