Jodie Comer tipped for this year's Strictly Come Dancing
The Killing Eve star is also favourite to win!
Last updated 13th Jul 2020
Now that the lockdown rules are easing slightly, and more and more business are being allowed to reopen, many of our favourite TV shows which were forced to postpone filming are back on set, including soaps Emmerdale and Coronation Street.
With this in mind, the likeliness of hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing hitting our TV screens later in the year is now looking more and more likely, with rumours about which famous faces could be taking part seriously heating up.
As well as the likes of Jamie Carragher and Jack P Shepherd being linked with the show, it's now being reported that bosses are keen to land Killing Eve actress Jodie Comer!
The Liverpudlian, who most recently starred in Talking Heads, is being tipped by bookmaker Coral at 2-1 to not only appear, but to win the 2020 series.
Jodie is a massive fan of the popular show and was actually spotted in the audience back in 2018, saying at the time, "I went with my mum and my nan because my nan is a Strictly superfan. It was a once in a lifetime for her so it was really fun.”
However, according to reports, Jodie actually turned down the show back in 2018, admitting she would 'embarrass' herself.
Check out the 2020 Strictly Come Dancing rumours:
Chris Whitty
Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty has been an integral part of the team during the Coronavirus pandemic, but if rumours are anything to go by, Strictly bosses are doing everything in their power to sign him up for the 2021 series.
Vicky McClure
Following the popularity and success of Line of Duty, main actress Vicky McClure has been linked to the 2021 series of Strictly. According to the bookies, Vicky is 11/10 to join the show.
Gregory Piper
Another Line of Duty star rumoured to switch the cop cars for the dancefloor is Gregory Piper, who played the role of PC Ryan Pilkington in the hit drama.
Perri Kiely
Diversity star and KISS FM Breakfast presenter Perri Kiely recently confessed he'd love to take part on the show. Speaking to Digital Spy, the former BGT winner said: "If it was on a technical level, that would be horrendous, so I'd definitely love to give it a go. But I'm not sure people would see that. They'd probably see an unfair advantage. People thought I was cheating on Dancing on Ice, let alone Strictly Come Dancing."
Tom Malone Jr
After leaving Gogglebox earlier this year, Tom Malone Jr has expressed his interest in appearing on Strictly. He told the Express: "If the opportunity came up to go on Strictly as a contestant, I've never done Ballroom in my life, so it'd be interesting to see how as someone who breaks."
Munroe Bergdorf
Model Munroe Bergdorf has revealed she wants to make history by becoming Strictly Come Dancing's first ever transgender contestant.
She told the Make It Reign podcast: "I've always said that 'Strictly' is the only one that I've got a desire to do. I've got a plan. I want to get everything done that I want to achieve, then I can start doing those shows. It's really exciting."
Carrie Symonds
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's partner Carrie Symonds has also been a name on the rumour mill. However, judge Shirley Ballas seemed to dismiss these claims recently, telling Metro.co.uk: "99.9999%, it is a family show, it's not a political agenda."
Cheryl
After jumping over to the BBC for The Greatest Dancer, following her stint as a judge on The X Factor, rumours have continuously linked Cheryl to Strictly Come Dancing, so will she appear in 2021?
Tommy Fury
After showcasing his 'moves' on his spin-off show The Boxer and the Ballroom Dancer with Love Island co-star Curtis Pritchard, fans have been urging Strictly to sign up boxer Tommy Fury.
Maya Jama
TV presenter Maya Jama was heavily rumoured for the 2020 series, but after she was a no-show in the line-up, fans are hoping she will make an appearance this year.
Alan Carr
Funny man Alan Carr would make a great addition to the show! Alan appeared on Loose Women last year where he confirmed he'd been asked to take part, so will we see him on the 2021 series?
Michelle Keegan
Since her husband Mark Wright made it into the Strictly final in 2014, every year rumours have been rife that actress Michelle Keegan will sign up.
But Mark set fire to the rumours even further when he took part in Christmas special back in 2019, telling the Radio Times, "Never say never, but I just think her nerves would go to another level."
Of course, no celebs have been confirmed for the 2020 series just yet, but we would love to see Jodie on the show!
Meanwhile, with this year's show in doubt due to the current Coronavirus pandemic, Strictly bosses are reportedly 'working around the clock' to put plans in place to ensure the show goes ahead.
Head judge Shirley Ballas recently admitted she is 99% sure Strictly 2020 will happen, telling HELLO! Magazine, "Of course everything changes day-to-day but I have spoken to Strictly's executive producer, and I am 99 percent sure that we will be on screens in one form or another.
"We all realise that when the colder months come, we need some glitz and glamour – it's like going to Hollywood or Vegas and it's something that the whole family can enjoy.
"It's imperative that the show goes ahead so you can bet your trolley they are doing their best to get it on."
Earlier this year, before the global pandemic hit the world, professional dancers Kevin Clifton and AJ Pritchard announced they would be leaving the show, just days before the 2020 professional dancers were revealed for the series.
Strictly Come Dancing is expected later in the year.