Strictly rumoured line-up in full including Stacey Solomon and Dani Dyer
It seems like only yesterday that Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell waltzed away with the Glitterball trophy, but the new series of Strictly Come Dancing is only a few months away. The BBC often reveals its line-up of celebrity contestants in August, but that hans't stopped the rumour mill from churning.
A whole host of famous faces are said to be on the top of producers' lists this year, including Sort Your Life Out star, Stacey Solomon, and Love Island winner, Dani Dyer, who recently tied the knot with West Ham player, Jarrod Bowen. So, as we wait and see who will be strutting their stuff on the dance floor when the new series kicks off in September, here's the rumoured line-up, starting with mum-of-five, and DIY enthusiast Stacey Solomon...
Stacey Solomon
Stacey is among many names said to be lined up for Strictly. The Sort Your Life Out star, 35, has a whole host of reality TV shows under her belt, including I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!, which she won.
The plucky DIY enthusiast also has a fly-on-the-wall show with husband, Joe Swash called Stacey and Joe. In the series, filmed in Pickle Cottage, the pair navigate marriage and parenthood with their combined brood of six kids.
Dani Dyer
Fresh from her marriage to West Ham star, Jarrod Bowen, Danny Dyer's daughter, Dani, could be coming to Strictly. The mum-of-three won Love Island and has a popular podcast with her famous dad in which they discuss all manner of things with refreshing honesty.
Dani, 28, gained a huge following after Love Island and as a proud parent of three kids, including twin girls, Summer and Star, she would be a great addition to the show as a working mum.
Paul C. Brunson
Married At First Sight guru, Paul C. Brunson, 50, is a huge hit with fans after dishing out advice on the popular Channel 4 dating show. He is also has a successful podcast, We Need To Talk, in which he interviews a host of celebrities, who wear their hearts on their sleeves.
Referring to the scandals that have plagued Strictly in recent years, a source told The Sun: "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."
Vicky Pattison- Ramadan
Geordie Shore star, Vicky, 37, is also rumoured to be in the line-up and has a load of experience on TV. Since shooting to fame on Geordie Shore, she has carved out a successful career, appearing on shows, including I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!, which she won in 2015.
She got married to husband Ercan Ramadan last year in two ceremonies, including a lavish bash in Italy, which was attended by the couple's famous pals.
Ashley Cain
Ex On The Beach star, Ashley Cain, 34, could also be slipping into sequins in September. The former footballer, who has load of reality TV experience, is said to have also impressed BBC bosses with his presenting work.
A source told The Mirror: "He's a proper character with a very interesting background that looks the part. He would be a great addition to the Strictly line-up. He's presented a couple of BBC shows and has really impressed."
Tom Parker-Bowles
Queen Camilla's son, Tom, 50 is said to be top of Strictly bosses' wish lists. The food critic has published a number of books, including titles for posh shop, Fortnum and Mason.
Tom is the Queen's oldest child child from her first marriage to retired Army officer Andrew Parker-Bowles.
Angellica Bell
Fresh from her stint on Celebrity Big Brother earlier this year, Kids TV star, Angellica, 49, could be lining up for some more screen time.
The TV presenter has expressed her interest in taking part in Strictly, having recently told The Sun: "So people have done it and say it's really good. So when I've had, like, in-depth conversations with people who are my friends and they say it's great, I would definitely go from their recommendation. And they always say, oh, you should do it."
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