Anton Du Beke fuels Strictly exit rumours with very bizarre comments

Capital FM presenter Vick Hope has confirmed she's taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this year. Speaking on the breakfast show, she told Roman Kemp: "I can tell you that every Saturday night I get to be close to Faye from Steps... I'm doing Strictly!"

YouTube vlogger Joe Sugg is the brother of Zoella, and he's now looking to make a name for himself on Strictly. He confirmed the exciting news on BBC Radio Breakfast and admitted: "I'm very nervous about it, it's totally out of my comfort zone and I know it will be a huge challenge but that's what life is all about I guess."

Faye Tozer, 42, has signed up to take part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.Although she's 'Faye from Steps' and basically a professional dancer, she down played any speculation that she has an upper hand. Speaking on The One Show, she said: "Even though I have got some experience, I don't have any ballroom experience, so I'm really excited get my teeth into that, dance with a partner and be whisked around the floor."

Red Dwarf actor Danny John-Jules - aka Cat - has confirmed he'll take part in Strictly Come Dancing this year.

TV personality Katie Piper is the first CONFIRMED celebrity taking part in Strictly this year. The mum-of-two confirmed the news on BBC Breakfast and wrote on Instagram: "Thank you for all your lovely messages. "I'm super excited but very nervous about being a contestant on this years @bbcstrictly it's going to be a challenge but everyone who knows me knows I love a challenge so here goes... a new chapter in my life! #strictly2018 #bbcbreakfast"

Rumour has it that cricketer Graeme Swann has signed up for Strictly Come Dancing this year.A source told The Sun: "Producers love a sportsman and cricketers have a great track record."Though Graeme might come across as a bit awkward, they're hoping he's got twinkle toes like some of his predecessors."Graeme wouldn't be the first cricketer to take part in the BBC One show; Mark Ramprakash and Darren Gough have both won the show and Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan have also been contestants.

Following in the footsteps of bandmate Simon Webbe (who finished in second place four years ago), Blue member Lee Ryan is said to be joining the Strictly lineup. A source told The Mirror: "Lee will make great TV - he's naturally charismatic and very funny."

A TV insider has revealed that former The Pussycat Dolls singer Ashley Roberts could be heading to the studios. A source told the Mirror: "Ashley is already a hot favourite because of her dance experience with the Dolls as well as having trained as a dancer."Although she might not have done much ballroom or Latin, being able to pick up choreography quickly as well as her rhythm is sure to give her an edge."

Jake Quickenden may have only just settled back into normal life after winning Dancing On Ice in March this year, but the 29 year old has already sparked rumours that he's heading back onto the small screen later this year.After tweeting that he's "ready for a new challenge," fans have gone wild for the cryptic post - with many being convinced that he could be trying out yet another dancing TV show... AKA Strictly Come Dancing.

Former Arsenal defender and England football player Alex Scott is rumoured to be waltzing on the dance floor. She reportedly won BBC bosses over following her World Cup commentary, go girl!A source told the Mirror: "The word is she has agreed to sign up which would be a fantastic deal for everyone – she ticks all the boxes."It's just a case of narrowing people down to see if they are really up for it and there aren't any commitments preventing them from going ahead."This wouldn't be the first time she dances on TV as she's previously partnered up with Pasha Kovalev for Sports Relief special.

Rumour has it Emmerdale star Anthony Quinlan might be appearing on Strictly Come Dancing this year alongside his girlfriend Dianne Buswell.Fans of the show have already seen Dianne as a professional dancer on Strictly and for the first time EVER viewers may get to see a couple either dancing or competing on the show together!How exciting.As long as nothing happens to Pete Barton in Emmerdale, we're totally here for Anthony appearing on the dance show.

She's known for playing Kim Butterfield in Hollyoaks but Daisy Wood-Davis has hinted that she'd like to do Strictly Come Dancing.She admitted to the Daily Star: "I've always wanted to do is Strictly. My mum and my auntie have always wanted me to do and I think they see it as a level of 'I've made it.'"She added: "I think it's just a classic family TV show, I think it's brilliant, but it's hard with the Hollyoaks schedule, that's the only the thing."Hmm. Watch this space.

Back in 2006 Emma Bunton took part in Strictly Come Dancing and came third but now there's been reports that another Spice Girls star could go on the BBC show.According to The Sun, Strictly bosses keen to get Geri Horner, Mel B or Mel C for the new series.

It's been reported that Coleen Rooney is "in talks" with BBC bosses about taking part in Strictlythis year.She's wouldn't be the first WAG to take part in the BBC show; we've previously seen Abbey Clancy, Louise Redknapp and Frankie Bridge all take to the ballroom.The speculation comes shortly after a rocky year with her husband involving a drink-driving arrest, cheating allegations and the birth of their fourth son Cass.

Strictly Come Dancing bosses are apparently set to spend a 'RECORD amount' on former Coronation Street turned Our Girl actress Michelle Keegan.Yup.Strictly bosses will apparently do whatever it takes to get Mark Wright's wife on the show. With a source adding to the Daily Star: "That's a demographic that they are desperate to attract to the show and something they are willing to break the bank for."

Last year we saw Ruth Langsford on Strictly and this year it looks like her colleague Rylan Clark might be heading on the show too!The TV presenter isn't shy of television; we've seen him on the X Factor, Celebrity Big Brother, Big Brother's Bit on the Side and This Morning.Is Strictly next?

She welcomed baby Bear Grey Payne into the world last year and has been pretty MIA since she fell pregnant. Despite being super busy as a mum, all that speculation surrounding her relationship with Liam Payneand hinted that she's back in the studio, Shirley Ballas has revealed she wants the Girls Aloud star on Strictly.Hmm.Could Chez be persuaded?

She's a TV and radio presenter and you'll most likely recognise her voice from BBC Radio 1 but now it's been reported that Maya Jama might go on Strictly.She's dating grime artist Stormzy and it's thought that her relationship will hopefully bring in a younger audience. Maya also wouldn't be the first presenter to go on Strictly, we've seen quite a lot of TV hosts including Caroline Flack, Laura Whitmore and Ore Oduba.

We're not going to lie we'd LOVE to see Piers Morgan on Strictly Come Dancing - can you imagine his reaction when one of the judges criticise him? They'll end up having a full blown row...After weeks of speculation that the GMB host will go on Strictly, shortly after her danced with Anton Du Beke on the ITV breakfast show he hinted on Twitter that he's "ready" to go on Strictly.

We've seen Ed Balls, Ann Widdecombe, Edwina Currie and Vince Cable take part in Strictly Come Dancing, could Boris Johnson be next?Shirley Ballas admitted she wants a politician to take part this year because they "bring some humour". The Strictly judge went on to say she'd like Boris Johnson on the show.

His ex-wife Louise Redknapp took part in Strictly back in 2016 and now it's been rumoured that Jamie Redknapp has been approached by Strictly bosses.Yup.There was speculation that the breakdown of the Redknapp's marriage was due to the Strictly curse and according to The Sun, BBC bosses were cheeky enough to ask the retired footballer if he wanted to go on the show.Apparently he turned it down because he "only has negative feelings about Strictly now".Eek!

According to The Sun, Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain has caught the eye of BBC bosses. A source told the publication: "Producers have openly said how much they would like to get Nadiya on the show."

She's been on Gogglebox, I'm A Celebrity, Streetmate and Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway but fans guessed that she's taking part in Strictly this year because of one of her tweets!She wrote: "Just realised I've spent two hours on the train watching old strictly come dancing clips ud83eudd23 I've watched that many I've choreographed a Charleston in my head ud83dude02ud83dude02 "She's either binge watching the dances or getting prepared for later this year...