Corrie's Jack P. Shepherd sparks Strictly rumours with request to fans
He would be great on the show!
Now that bosses have announced which professional dancers will be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this year, fans of the show are eager to find out which celebrities will be signing up for 2020.
Whilst the likes of Cheryl, Jamie Laing and Michelle Keegan are all reportedly set for the show, Coronation Street actor Jack P. Shepherd has now dropped a massive hint he could be taking part.
Jack's girlfriend Hanni Treweek took to her Instagram page to ask fans about dance lessons in Manchester, she wrote, 'Does anyone know of any good ballroom dancing classes in Manchester that @jackpsheperd88 and I can do x.' (sic)
Of course, this made fans of the Corrie actor think he was getting some practice in for something in particular... And it wouldn't be the first time Jack has mentioned Strictly.
Speaking to Best Magazine in 2019, Jack teased, "I'd do Strictly over any of the others. I couldn't do Dancing On Ice.
"If I did I'm A Celebrity I'd probably upset someone by saying something that's not PC and lose my job."
Check out all of the rumoured celebs for Strictly Come Dancing 2020:
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."
Jack wouldn't be the first Coronation Street actor to take part in the popular show, actress Georgia May Foote appeared in 2015 and Catherine Tyldesley took part last year.
Meanwhile, in other Strictly Come Dancing news, after Kevin Clifton announced he'd quit the show last week, bosses unveiled 17 professional dancers for the 2020 series yesterday, including favourites AJ Pritchard, Oti Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Gorka Márquez.
See all of the Strictly professionals right here.
Strictly Come Dancing will return later this year.