Premier League great signs for Strictly Come Dancing after quitting coaching role
FOOTIE'S Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is ready to swap his tracksuit for sequins to star in Strictly.
The former
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Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is ready to swap his tracksuit for sequins to star in Strictly
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His bid for the
He would follow in the fancy footsteps of a string of former players to appear on Strictly, including ex-
A TV source said: 'Jimmy has a huge fanbase from his years playing in the Premier League and is a very likeable character.
'Show producers are always keen to book a retired footballer as it gets footie fans tuning into the series and becoming unlikely fans of the show.
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'Jimmy has a competitive edge and is going to get his head in the game.'
Dad-of-four Jimmy retired in 2008 after nearly two decades as a professional player.
He is also known for his spells with
He has also made a name for himself as a respected TV pundit for Sky Sports.
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A BBC spokesman said: 'We don't comment on speculation.'
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