Vicky Pattison 'set to join Strictly Come Dancing line-up after wowing bosses'
The reality TV star, 37, is said to have caught the attention of producers when she cheered on pal Pete Wicks from the audience during last year's series - and now bosses are keen to bring her centre stage.
A source told The Sun: 'Vicky loved watching Pete on the series and was in awe of the detail that goes into every performance.
'She has great energy and will no doubt be a hit with the viewers.
'Vicky's done plenty of reality shows but is ready to be out of her comfort zone on the dance floor.'
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Strictly Come Dancing and Vicky for comment.
The Geordie lass rose to fame in 2011 on MTV's Geordie Shore, becoming known for her wild nights out and on-screen flings.
But Vicky turned things around and went on to be crowned I'm A Celebrity's Queen of the Jungle in 2015, a moment she's since called the 'best thing' she's ever done.
Last year, the Newcastle-born star revealed that wouldn't say no to Strictly, but admitted dancing wasn't her strong suit.
She told the publication: 'When I found out Pete was doing it, I called him straight away to check he was alright.
'Because me and him are more 'stand in the corner, drink and have a laugh' than the 'centre of the dance floor' people.'
She added that as she's got older, she knows she should be pushing herself out of her comfort zone.
The rumour comes after Strictly bosses announced the professional lineup for this year's show and revealed there will be two brand new dancers joining.
Dianne Buswell, who lifted the glitter ball in December with Chris McCausland, will be joining Nadiya Bychkova, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk and Jowita Przystal in returning to the dance floor this September.
They will be joined by Johannes Radebe, Aljaž Škorjanec, Nancy Xu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas and Vito Coppola who will all take to the floor once more alongside two new stars, who will be announced closer to the time.
Amy Dowden, who pulled out in the opening weeks of last year's show due to a foot injury, will also be back on Strictly for 2025, as will Carlos Gu and Kai Widdrington, who didn't have a celebrity partner last year.
Despite rumours that he might be making a return after missing out on last year's series, Giovanni Pernice will not be heading back to the ballroom this time around.
Sarah James, Executive Producer, BBC Studios said : 'The excitement is already building ahead of the new series and in addition to welcoming back our fantastic returning Pros, we are looking forward to welcoming two brand new Professional Dancers to the line up who will help bring another unforgettable series of dazzling dance and loads more besides to viewers later in 2025.'
As well as the pros taking part in the competition itself, all of them will be taking to the floor each week in group routines.
MailOnline previously revealed that Strictly Come Dancing professional Karen will return to the BBC show this year.
It was rumoured that the programme's longest-serving dancer was axed by bosses, sparking an 'ageism' row among the cast but it has been confirmed that the star, 42, will be back as normal when the series returns in September.
Karen, who joined the lineup in 2012, is yet to win the glitter ball trophy but has reached several finals including with celebrity partners Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing and former TOWIE star Mark Wright.
Last year, Karen was partnered with former footballer Paul Merson, 57, but the pair were eliminated in week five and the previous season the dancer performed with DJ Eddie Kadi.
A TV source told MailOnline: 'Karen is a well loved and respected member of the Strictly cast and there's no way she would be axed, especially not because of her age.
'She has dedicated years to the programme and can't wait to get back in the training room with a new partner in the next coming months.'
Following speculation surrounding whether she would axed from the long running series due to being in her 40s, Karen spoke about not being 'threatened' by younger competitors.
Indeed, she said performing alongside new joiners makes her feel empowered and she is 'inspired' by the younger generation.
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