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Mel B, Jason Gardiner and Wayne Sleep to judge ITV's 'Strictly' – Daily TV round-up

Celeb couples will go head-to-head in dancing competition.

Stepping Out... McCall will host new ITV dancing show (Copyright: ITV)

Mel B, 'Dancing On Ice's Jason Gardiner and Wayne Sleep have been announced as the judges for 'Stepping Out', ITV's answer to 'Strictly Come Dancing'.

The trio will make up the 'Front Row' when the show launches this Saturday night.

They will judge celebrity couples as they learn dance moves and perform them each week, with Davina McCall as the show's host.

The couples have also been announced.


[Denise and hubby for ITV dance show]


They comprise Brian McFadden and wife Vogue Williams, Denise Welch and husband Lincoln Townley, JLS star Oritsé Williams and girlfriend A.J Azari, Laurence Llewelyn Bowen and wife Jackie Llewelyn Bowen, boxer Carl Froch and girlfriend Rachael Cordingley and 'Dempsey and Makepeace' stars Glynis Barber and husband Michael Brandon.

“What a joy this show is going to be, I love everything dance and seeing our couples try and master a new routine every week is going to be a treat,” said Sleep. “I have high hopes for them… what could possibly go wrong?!”

“I absolutely love the sound of this show, it’s going to be very entertaining,” added Mel B.

“Real life couples trying to learn a new dance routine in a week? You’re just asking for trouble. I can’t wait to get back in the UK with this hot new show, we’re going to have a great time.”

The show launches ahead of 'Strictly Come Dancing' on BBC1, which starts next weekend.

'Stepping Out' is on at 6.30 on ITV. [ITV]

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