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BBC bosses are reportedly signing up La Toya Jackson for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.
The sister of the late Michael Jackson is said to be close to agreeing a deal to take part when the show returns next month.
A source told the Daily Mirror: "La Toya would be a great name to have on the show. If she chats about Michael live on TV, or dedicates an emotional performance to him, it will make for fantastic viewing."
If she does take part it in the show, it will be La Toya's second UK TV outing this year following her stint in the Celebrity Big Brother house in January.
Another reality TV veteran, Phil Tufnell, is also being tipped to take part in the latest series. Cricket legend Phil, who triumphed in I'm A Celebrity in 2003 is expected to join fellow sportsman Linford Christie when the official line-up is revealed.
Other big names who have been linked to the show include ex-This Morning presenter Fern Britton and EastEnders' star Ricky Groves, who is leaving the soap this week.
Ann Widdecombe has also revealed she is considering an offer to appear on the contest, however, it's believed she would not take part until the 2010 series.
What do you think about the names linked to this year's Strictly? Is it shaping up to be the best or worst so far? Let us know...
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Posted by: norma754 on Fri Aug 21 12:46PM | Report abuseCashing in on her brothers death...pathetic!! If she had stood by him throughtout his whole life rather than turning on him maybe I'd be a little softer on her!!
Posted by: keepthatout on Fri Aug 21 12:47PM | Report abuseHow cynical.
Posted by: sophizzie on Fri Aug 21 12:48PM | Report abuseWell fair enough she does hav dancing experience!
Posted by: pac1996 on Fri Aug 21 12:49PM | Report abuseany one from the jackson family would be great aset,right now the veiwing would defo shoot up x
Posted by: jball2 on Fri Aug 21 12:54PM | Report abuseI would love to see Fiona Bruce in Strictly, she is a very elegant lady, and I think she would do well, so please when you do pick the contestants, give her a thought.
Posted by: briansmart6534 on Fri Aug 21 12:56PM | Report abusewho on earth will watch such utter dross . so many has beens .
Posted by: william.savage16 on Fri Aug 21 01:00PM | Report abusewho on earth will watch such utter dross . so many has beens .
Posted by: william.savage16 on Fri Aug 21 01:02PM | Report abuseshit...........
Posted by: malancube on Fri Aug 21 01:03PM | Report abusesounds great to me, I love the programme, unfortunately after last years fiasco it will never be quite the same, I for one will never waste a vote on the telephone..and take things much more casual...Fern with Brendan sounds great and La Toya also great loved her on C B B ..watched it mainly because she made such good viewing... Phil Tufnel also will surely be a laugh, not too sure about Ann Widdecombet Not at all dismayde that Richard Madely has pulled ourt along with Sharon Osborne..would not have got me viewing!!
Posted by: katherinewilliams358 on Fri Aug 21 01:04PM | Report abuse