Strictly Come Dancing is reportedly in talks with Kym Marsh and Tony 'Donkey' Adams for the new series.
The BBC One Latin and ballroom show will be returning to screens later this year for another exciting series of dancing - and the show has reportedly made it to advanced talks with two celebrities for the new series.
Coronation Street star Kym - who played Michelle Connor - is said to have been a "target" for the show's bosses for years and they are also excited to be close to signing a football legend in Tony after the success of previous sport stars.
"This is shaping up to be a fantastic year for Strictly. They are thrilled to have brought a footballing legend of Tony’s stature to the table," a source told The Sun on Sunday of the upcoming series.
"And they are pulling out all the stops to sign Kym as well. She has been a target for them for years, and while it is not a done deal, they are very hopeful. She has her offer and is considering her options."
It comes after it was revealed Strictly Come Dancing will return to Blackpool next series after two years.
"Blackpool week is such a big part of Strictly and everyone was gutted not to be able to go for the last two years," a source said.
"The production team are working out the logistics but everyone is feeling really hopeful that the show will be able to return there for 2022. And the fact that it will reach the landmark 20th series makes it all the more important."
Strictly could also be broadcasted from a royal residence, Buckingham Palace, as Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, are huge fans of the show and would love to host an episode there.
"The BBC couldn’t quite believe what was being offered," a source shared of the possibility, "The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are, like millions of others, huge fans of Strictly Come Dancing - and so is the Queen."
"So there is a real desire and energy to make this happen. Holding the show at Buckingham Palace’s ballroom would be a wonderful treat as we celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this year. A lot of work needs to be done to get it over the line."
