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Matt Goss is one of the 14 celebrities competing for the Glitterball trophy on this year's Strictly Come Dancing, but his debut in the 2022 series isn't the first time the Bros musician has hit the show's famous dancefloor. The '80s legend, 53, who shot to fame alongside his twin brother Luke Goss, previously appeared on the festive edition of the show back in 2013 and performed alongside professional dancer Aliona Vilani. The duo were up against Sara Cox, Rufus Hound, Rochelle Humes, Ricky Norwood and Elaine Paige.

It's official - Strictly Come Dancing is finally on its way back to our screens for another year of toe-tapping celebrity fun. And one individual that's unable to contain his excitement over the much-loved BBC competition's eagerly anticipated return is former contestant Peter Andre.

Debbie McGee, 63, didn't hesitate in responding to her BBC colleague on Twitter after the presenter cheekily snubbed her in a Strictly-related tweet.

The new series of BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing now has an eighth confirmed contestant. Singer-songwriter, musician and actor Matt Goss will take to the famous dance floor this autumn.

Express.co.uk late last year, Harry explained his argument against Tom competing in the dance contest.He did, however, throw his support behind Tom once he realised the singer was in it for the "right reasons".Harry had won the Glitterball trophy in 2011 when he participated with professional dance partner Aliona Vilani.He recounted: “He rang me and said, 'Listen, I've been asked to do Strictly again, what do you think?'"And I said, 'Look, you know, we've got a tour coming up, you're busy with your books and family, do you really want that?"'It's really full on,'" Harry advised his bandmate.Harry went on: “‘Don't get me wrong, it's a lot of fun but maybe this year's not the right year but things are going well for you.’”Tom and his dance partner Amy Dowden were eighth to be voted off the show following their performance in Musicals Week.The duo danced an emotional Couple's Choice routine to On My Own from Les Misérables.

Harry Judd’s supportive wife Izzy has revealed her husband taught their daughter Lola how to ballroom dance when the UK went into a national lockdown.As McFly continue to push on with their UK tour, the 37-year-old has shared some backstage secrets for their 2021 UK tour as they prepare to see their frontman Tom Fletcher return to the dancefloor.But it’s not just Tom who has jumped into his dancing shoes this week, as the professional violinist confessed her Strictly Come Dancing winner still finds the time to bust out some moves on the dancefloor.Harry took home the glitterball trophy in 2011 with his partner Aliona Vilani after they stole the nation's hearts with their impressive Rumba more than a decade ago.

BBC’s The One Show on Wednesday night. Tom Fletcher said seeing his McFly bandmate Harry Judd win Strictly Come Dancing in 2011 inspired him to join the show.

Strictly Come Dancing alongside former professional dancer Aliona Vilani, 36, back in 2015, has said he will be "grateful to her forever", after romance rumours were sparked during the final five years ago.The Wanted singer previously shut the speculation down, claiming they were "just friends" while Aliona is happily married.The rumours came after Jay was pictured looking cosy with the dancer after they won the Glitterball trophy.Some BBC viewers also thought they had seen the star locking lips with the Strictly pro after their win.The pair were also photographed at the after-party on the Strictly Come Dancing tour, showing Aliona wrapping her arms around Jay's neck in an intimate position.The rumours were never more than speculation and

Jay McGuiness has lifted the lid on the incredibly difficult time in his personal life he endured while competing on Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly Come Dancing.The presenter, who is best known for hosting The One Show and Countryfile, shared an update with fans “in honour” of the ballroom dancing competition, which announced the 2020 line-up this week.Matt was paired with professional dancer Aliona Vilani when he appeared on the popular BBC One programme back in 2010.The couple made it to the final of the competition, finishing in second place behind Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev.The 42-year-old television star, who lives on a farm with his wife and children, revealed he still dances about the countryside as he tends to the animals.Earlier today, he posted a picture of himself in view of his 222,000 followers, striking a paso pose with one of his pygmy goats.“In honour

Strictly Come Dancing 2020. His former bandmate Jay McGuiness, 30, won the BBC dancing contest in 2015, with his professional partner Aliona Vilani.

Strictly Come Dancing's 2015 champion Jay McGuiness, 30, has opened up about how former professional dancer Aliona Vilani, 36, was the "dream partner" for him to have in the BBC competition. It comes after the The Wanted star set the record straight after sparking "romance" rumours during the final.After some viewers thought they had seen Jay locking lips with the Strictly pro during the final, he previously told Lorraine Kelly they are "just friends".Five years down the line, Jay was asked about his Strictly experience and went into detail about how he has always been a "big fan" of the show."Oh my god, it was so incredible.

Voice UK presenter Emma Willis, 43, has spoken out about considering Strictly Come Dancing in the future.The rock singer said it's a "given" for him to take part in a dancing programme at "some point" in his career.Matt, who rose to fame as one third of rock band Busted in 2000, has discussed whether he would take on Strictly Come Dancing after his McFly pal Harry Judd won the show in 2011.The McFly star won the Glitterball trophy nine years ago with former professional dancer, Aliona Vilani - who won a second time with The Wanted's Jay McGuiness in 2015.Matt addressed the possibility of being a contestant four years after his spouse warned him against the programme as she wouldn't like to see him around a "younger, good-looking

Jay McGuiness, 29, who is known for his time in the boyband, The Wanted, has reflected on his time as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, and revealed what really happens while backstage on the show.Jay, who won the Glitterball trophy on Strictly with professional dancer, Aliona Vilani, 35, in 2015, has revealed that viewers of the show don’t know the half of what actually happens backstage. The former singer told The Sun: “Loads more happens on Strictly than is reported, and nearly everything that is reported is not exactly what happened.” Jay then went on to tell the publication that he won’t be giving out all the secrets but said that if someone is having a “dark day”, the show bosses let the stars have their minute. He added: “I’m

STRICTLY winner Jay McGuiness has baffled fans after sharing a picture of a newborn baby - but fails to say if he's the dad. The Wanted singer, 29, took to Instagram on Saturday to post a snap of the tot in a white baby grow, its little hands clinging to his index finger.