Rylan breaks silence on Strictly Come Dancing rumours
He'd be great on the show!
Last updated 2nd Jul 2024
With Shirley Ballas teasing this year's Strictly Come Dancing line-up will be announced in July, rumours are heating up as to which famous faces will be heading to the famous dancefloor.
Ever since he left his presenting role on It Takes Two, Rylan Clark's name has been doing the rounds, and now the 35-year-old has finally addressed the rumours.
Speaking to Daily Star’s Hot TV column, Rylan said: "I get asked to do Strictly all the time, but the answer is no. I wouldn’t do it.
"It wouldn’t be fair for me to go back and compete. It would be the same as if I went back into Celebrity Big Brother. It wouldn’t be fair."
Check out which celebs are rumoured for Strictly 2024 below:
Delta Goodrem
2026 is set to be a busy year for singer Delta Goodrem. As well as representing Australia at this year's Eurovision Song Contest, reports are rife Delta has very nearly signed up for Strictly later in the year. A source told the Daily Mail newspaper's Eden Confidential column: "It is all but a done deal. They've been trying to get her for years. Obviously, she is a good name for the show."
Josie Gibson
As well as landing a brand new show with ITV/STV called How To Clean Up For Cash, former Big Brother star and This Morning presenter Josie Gibson is reportedly being lined-up for the 2026 series of Strictly.
A source told a national newspaper: "Josie has been on the BBC's radar for a while and they've not given up their pursuit. They're hoping this year is the year, and talks are progressing well. Bosses are convinced her down-to-earth charm will be the boost this year's new-look show needs. Warm and engaging, she's just what they require right now and will be a sure-fire hit with fans."
Stacey Solomon
Another well-known name on this year's rumoured list is Stacey Solomon! Stacey is no strange to working with the BBC, with her show Sort Your Life Out now onto its sixth series, as well as her reality show Stacey & Joe airing last year. With the mum-of-five being a fan favourite, bosses will be keen to get her signature.
Tom Parker Bowles
Food critic Tom Parker Bowles, also known as Queen Camilla's son, was reportedly top of the BBC's wish list for the 2025 series. However, after Tom didn't appear on the line-up, could we see him on the 2026 series?
Dani Dyer
Reality star Dani Dyer was set to take part in the 2025 series, but she was forced to pull out just days ahead of the first live show after fracturing her ankle in training. Dani has expressed her interest in returning, so could we see her in 2026?
With the 2024 show set to begin in its usual September slot on BBC One, news about the 20th anniversary series is starting to be confirmed.
As well as bosses revealing this year's professional dancers, judges and hosts, head judge Shirley Ballas has now teased the 2024 celebrity line-up will be released very soon.
Speaking to HELLO!, Shirley confessed: "The celebrities will be announced, I believe, July. I think it's coming up rather soon. It's going to be absolutely off the chart. Just when you think the show can't get any better, it does."
Strictly will return to BBC One later in the year.
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