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Charlotte Tutton

Todrick Hall confirmed for The Greatest Dancer as series two line-up unveiled

The Greatest Dancer is coming back for series two, with it revealed the show starring Cheryl, Oti Mabuse and Matthew Morrison will be back on screens in early 2020.

Auditions are already underway, while pregnant Alesha Dixon and Jordan Banjo, who very recently welcomed his second child, will both be back for hosting duties.

It's now also been confirmed by the BBC that singer, actor and choreographer Todrick Hall, a close pal of Taylor Swift , has joined the show.

Not only that, but Love Island 2019 star Curtis Pritchard will also be joining the series following his exit from the villa with girlfriend Maura Higgins.

The Greatest Dancer series two line-up has been confirmed (Instagram/BBC)

The brother of Strictly Come Dancing star AJ Pritchard will be taking up residence in the reception area, welcoming the contestants.

Meanwhile, Todrick will become the fourth captain on the panel alongside Matthew, Oti and Cheryl.

Speaking of his new role, he said: "Thrilled does not even begin to explain how excited I am to be joining the cast and crew of The Greatest Dancer.

Taylor Swift's pal will be a new captain (todrick/Instagram)

"As a performer who has danced my whole life and been a contestant on a reality competition show, it's wild to see my career come full circle this way.

"I'm looking forward to working with the upcoming talent and to join the BBC family for the second season of a show that has proven to be a huge, smashing success."

Cheryl also reacted to the news, saying: "I am so excited to be back, I absolutely loved it last series and this year promises to be even more amazing, especially with the addition of Todrick who I’m obsessed with!"

Love Island 2019 finalist Curtis Pritchard will be on the show (Matt Frost/ITV/REX)

Oti added: "I cannot wait to get back to work on The Greatest Dancer with this fantastic team, Cheryl, Matthew, Alesha and Jordan and welcoming newest captain Todrick and receptionist Curtis to the family.

"I’m excited to see the fresh new talented dancers who are auditioning and ready to leave their hearts on the floor and see who the mirror opens for!!!

"Plus I can’t wait to see my amazing winner Ellie perform at Strictly Come Dancing, she’s such a superstar and I’m exceptionally proud of her."

The Greatest Dancer returns to BBC One for series 2 in early 2020.

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