Singer Jamelia is the 12th celebrity dancer to be confirmed for the new series of BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing.
Jamelia, whose hits include Superstar, Money and Thank You, has also appeared as a judge on Irish television’s version of The Voice and is a panellist on ITV’s Loose Women.
She joins a lineup for the new series of the dance show that includes Peter Andre, Jeremy Vine, Katie Derham and Daniel O’Donnell.
The former teenage star, signed to a major record label aged 15, said: “My girls are huge fans of Strictly, but when I told them I was doing it they laughed as they know that dancing is not my forte.
“The girls are amazing dancers, though, so I definitely want to learn a new skill so that I’ll be able to give them a run for their money, and end them teasing me once and for all.”
The new series – its 13th – returns to BBC1 next month.
