Strictly Come Dancing 2017 line-up: Has THIS hunky pop sensation signed up?
STRICTLY COME DANCING 2017 is drawing ever closer and the latest star rumoured to have signed up for the show is a sexy pop heartthrob.
Rev Richard Coles becomes fifth Strictly 2017 contestant
Former X Factor favourite and JLS singer Aston Merrygold, 29, has reportedly joined the list of celebrities donning their dancing shoes next month.
Having had plenty of previous dance experience with the boy band and even worked as a judge on Sky1's Got to Dance, Aston's presence in the line-up would be sure to ruffle a few feathers as Strictly Come Dancing has previously come under fire for allowing contestants with prior training to take part.
"It doesn't have to be ballroom or Latin dancing experience to give someone an edge," a source told The Sun.
"Aston spent years being choreographer in JLS and that rhythm and ability to follow instructions puts him streets ahead of competitors."
The star is rumoured to be going up against his former X Factor competitor Alexandra Burke in attempt to walk away with the coveted glitterball trophy.
Alexandra, 28, recently told Express.co.uk that it is her "dream" to take part in the show, admitting: "Of course I would [like to do it, I love Strictly!"
After working closely with judge Craig Revel Horwood, 52, on the likes of West End music Sister Act, she added: "I've never mentioned this to Craig but it's my actual dream to do it. But I've never said it to Craig because I wanted to form a relationship with him that was genuine and not based upon what I wanted to do."
Earlier this week, BBC began to unveil the line-up of famous faces taking part in the upcoming fifteenth series.
See the full list of stars confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2017 here.
On Monday, Mollie King, 35, was announced as the first contestant, with EastEnders actor Davood Ghadami, 35, This Morning presenter Ruth Langsford, 47, and Gemma Atkinson, 32, following.
Yesterday, Reverend Richard Coles, 55, became the fifth contestant confirmed, and, earlier today, Holby City star Joe McFadden, 41, was also announced.
See the full list of celebrities rumoured to be joining Strictly Come Dancing this year here.
Strictly Come Dancing will return next month to BBC One.