BBC Strictly star gets chance to boost career with new Channel 5 documentary
Appearing on Strictly Come Dancing doesn't alway mean that celebrities will be catapulted to extraordinary fame after taking to the glitzy dance floor.
However, the same can't be said for last year's runner-up JB Gill, who is going from strength-to-strength where his career is concerned, with the former JLS singer confirming another TV gig, this time with Channel 5.
The much-loved star who recently dazzled fans with his incredible moves is being snapped up for all sorts it would seem, with JB turning his hand to farming and presenting, a stark contrast from his JLS touring days.
Now, he's switching things up once more, fronting his own Channel 5 one-off documentary on a topic that may surprise some viewers.
JB has been confirmed as the host for Britain's Favourite Service Station, in which he will explore the most enduring roadside havens up and down the country, with some considered to somewhat of a national institution.
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A source told The Sun: "Taking the mickey aside, this is a show that will likely pull in quite impressive viewing figures. After all, service stations are a bit of a guilty pleasure for most of us.
"Though it is still a bit of a surprise to see someone has come up with the idea of dedicating an entire show to examining them. Even more surprising is the fact they've roped in a former pop star as the host, but execs seem to think it will work."
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JB, who appears to be a hot favourite at the moment when it comes to television took part in Strictly last December, coming in second place with pro-dancer Lauren Oakley during the 22nd series.
Despite being a runner-up, JB's competition wasn't without difficulty after his first professional partner Amy Dowden had to bow out early, handing over the reigns to Lauren, after suffering health complications.
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JB and Amy had been just six weeks into the competition when she needed to exit early on doctors grounds after collapsing backstage and suffering illness.
Since then, he's been focusing on his TV career with a number of hosting slots on BBC's The One Show.
In the new hour long documentary, JB will be at the hosting helm alone, journeying the UK motorways in hope of establishing the best road pit-stop for fans.
The show is in partnership with a legitimate survey by consumer advocates Which? as JB attempts to identifying Britain's best and worst service stations with a bottom to top ranking system.
Channel 5 is yet to confirm further details for Britain's Favourite Service Station which will be landing in the weeks ahead.
Strictly Come Dancing is available on BBC iPlayer
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