Stacey Solomon 'set' for Strictly Come Dancing following 'new project' announcement
She might be swapping the Loose Women panel for the ballroom
Last updated 26th Aug 2020
It's hard to think what we've all been up to over the past five months, after the COVID-19 pandemic brought the whole country to a standstill and many TV shows were cancelled. But our Saturday night's are set to get all glittered up once again, with the return of Strictly Come Dancing in October 2020.
Every year, there are frequent rumours about which celebrities have signed up to feature on the famous BBC One dancing show - and this year is no different. Jodie Comer, Alan Carr and Love Island's Tommy Fury have all been linked to the show, and now Loose Women panellist Stacey Solomon has been tipped to join the series.
Just days after the Strictly Come Dancing professionals moved into a hotel together to isolate, Stacey's odds of featuring on the show has been changed and slashed to just 3/1.
Speaking about Stacey's potential new job, Jessica O'Reilly of Labrookes told The Daily Mirror, "Everyone loves Stacey, and if her hoover and mopping dancing from Instagram is anything to go by, fans are in for a treat on Strictly."
It comes after Stacey told fans she was working on some "exciting" new projects, including the release of her first book, which will focus on "all things organising, crafting and snacking."
And if Stacey does join the show, it will be very different to previous contestants' experiences. Firstly, there are less celebrities taking part in the show due to the show starting one month later, no group dances, as well as no live audience watching the weekly transmissions from Elstree Studios.
Judge Bruno Tonioli is also said to be judging the show via video link as he's currently residing in Los Angeles, while it's been suggested Cheryl may even join the panel.
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."
No official Strictly line-up has been announced as of yet, with the BBC promising it will be released at the end of August 2020.