Rio Ferdinand is being persuaded to take part in Strictly Come Dancing, his TV pundit colleague Gabby Logan has revealed. Sports host Gabby, 47, who herself appeared on the dancing series in 2007, says she has been trying to convince the former footballer after he shared that the show bosses have approached him to sign up.
Speaking on her Mid Point podcast with Strictly presenter Tess Daly, Gabby gushed that Rio would be a great contestant on the hit show and shared that she "almost" got him keen on the idea of taking part.
Former international rhythmic gymnast Gabby told: "I was trying to persuade Rio Ferdinand. You need to get your producers on to him.
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