BBC Strictly Come Dancing's JB Gill has been 'trading notes' with former finalist ahead of debut

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JB Gill has revealed he's been 'trading notes' with a former Strictly Come Dancing finalist as he prepares to make his show debut.

The JLS star is among the famous faces who will me appearing in the ballroom this year. The 18 celebrities who have signed up to the BBC One dance contest this year are currently in training for the first live show, in which each couple performs for the first time live, which will air on Saturday, September 21.

The pre-recorded launch show, however, airs this Saturday (September 14) during which fans will get to see the celebrities paired with their professional partner for the first time. READ MORE: Stacey Solomon 'so overwhelmed' as she's seen with Joe Swash and kids and told 'don't stop' It is the first time fans will get to see who JB has been partnered with and ahead of the big episode, he joined Fleur East on the Hits Radio Breakfast Show to reveal all the Strictly gossip.

Although he wasn't able to unveil the name just yet, he did jokingly tease of his partner: "It's a lady. She can dance." He added: "When I found out who I got I was over the moon, I was so excited.