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Jessica Sansome

Michelle Keegan goes all-out glam as she lands exciting new TV role and it's completely different to what she's done before

Michelle Keegan has said she is 'excited' as she landed a brand new TV role.

And it's completely different to anything she's done before.

Viewers probably best know Michelle for her role in Coronation Street.

The Stockport-born actress played barmaid Tina McIntyre for six years from 2008 to 2014.

READ MORE: Vicky Pattison shows off very different look she compares to Emmerdale's Dingle family

Since leaving the soap, Michelle has become known for her roles in BBC drama Our Girl, where she played Sergeant Georgie Lane and for playing Erin Croft in Sky Max comedy Brassic.

But the 34-year-old is set to have her first stint on a reality show.

Michelle has been announced as one of the guest judges on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Versus The World.

The international Drag Race extravaganza is coming to BBC Three on from Tuesday, February 1 with the main judging panel of Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, and Graham Norton being joined by a host of extra-special celebrity friends.

Alos joining Michelle as a guest judge are Clara Amfo, Daisy May Cooper, Jade Thirlwall, Johannes Radebe, Jonathan Bailey, Katie Price, and Melanie C.

Michelle goes glam as she joins RuPaul's Drag Race (BBC)

Appearing in promo shots for her appearance on Drag Race, Michelle has gone all-out glam with a voluminous hair-do and striking mini-dress.

Speaking about her latest TV appearance, Michelle said: "I'm so excited to be a guest judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Versus The World! I love the show! It makes everyone smile...

"I think the world needs a bit of that right now, and this was honestly the most fun to film. I feel really honoured to be part of it!"

Before the news was announced by the BBC, Michelle took to Instagram with a 'stunning' natural-look selfie.

The TV star had a sun-kissed glow as she gazed into the camera with her lushes brunette locks framing her face.

She posted the snap to her 5.4m followers with just a string of green heart emojis as she wore a green and white knitted jumper.

"So stunning," @mount.heverest commented.

@Annarafferty said: "Not ok for someone to be this pretty."

" Absolutely stunning love your make up!" @ looksbylucex wrote.

@funky_face_ added: "Such a natural beauty."

Some of Michelle's famous pals also added their comments.

Former Corrie co-star Catherine Tyldesley said: "Beautiful girl."

"Like butter wouldn’t melt!" former soap star Charlie Condou commented.

Vicky Pattison simply added: "Wow," while sister-in-law and former TOWIE star Jess Wright said: "Beauty."

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