Matthew Morrison: ‘Partner in crime’ The Greatest Dancer star spills all on co-star Cheryl
MATTHEW MORRISON will return to screens tonight as a dance captain on BBC’s new show The Greatest Dancer alongside Cheryl and Oti Mabuse.
The Greatest Dancer: Matthew Morrison on bond between judges
Back in August, amid announcing his place on the panel, Matthew Morrison, 40, referred to Cheryl, 35, as his “partner in crime”. Taking to his Instagram with 664,000 followers, he shared a picture of the judging trio laughing as his co-judges leaned on his shoulders. Standing in the middle, Matthew gazed over at Cheryl as he sported a navy waistcoat and matching trousers. The Glee star captioned the picture: “So honoured to be partners in crime with my fellow Dance Captains @cherylofficial and @otimabuse.
Mostly we talk about how we are both young parents to young boys.
“We are in search of the @greatestdancer The journey begins NOW!!”
He later posted a group picture of the trio alongside hosts Alesha Dixon and Jordan Banjo.
He wrote: “Had a great time on the red carpet with my @greatestdancer family.
“We all watched the show for the first time. So honoured to be associated with this powerful new program.”
Matthew went on to spill what he and Cheryl have been discussing behind-the-scenes.
The actor revealed the duo have been bonding over being first-time parents.
Matthew had his first son Revel James Makai in 2017 with his spouse of three years Renee Puente.
Cheryl has one-year-old son Bear with her ex-partner Liam Payne.
Spilling all, he told A List: “Mostly we talk about how we are both young parents to young boys.
“We have been bonding over that. Not just the sleepless nights; it is all positive.
“How beautiful it is to have children and how it has totally changed our lives.
“And how it has definitely helped us in becoming mentors for the show.”
Matthew also recently revealed he and Cheryl have worked together before the show.
Spilling all to Lorraine Kelly on her self-titled ITV show, he said: “I knew Cheryl, we did a movie together called What To Expect When You’re Expecting.”
Cheryl featured as a judge in the movie for fictional TV show Celebrity Dance Factor.
The Greatest Dancer airs tonight at 8pm on BBC One.