Matt Goss is singer-songwriter who shot to fame alongside his twin brother Luke as part of the band Bros.
The band, best known for their hit 'When Will I Be Famous', which reached number one in Ireland in 1987, had great success with their debut album Push, which went platinum seven times, remaining on the UK top ten music charts for an impressive 54 weeks. The parted ways in 1992 and Matt went on to have a solo career.
Now, the 53-year-old is hoping to dazzle the judges and lift the Glitterball trophy alongside other celeb contestants, including paralympian Ellie Simmonds and radio DJ Fleur East.
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Goss is originally from Surrey but moved to Las Vegas since 2009 where he enjoyed an 11-year residency. However he has recently moved back to the UK and now lives in Kensington.
He said: "I’ve been talking about wanting to come back [to the UK] for a long time. There’s a familiarity here that just resonates with me, and the way I’m received in this country, it’s like I’m part of the family, and that’s a really wonderful and much-needed experience."
Goss revealed that he had been asked to take part in the show in previous years, but always turned the opportunity down. He agreed this year after realising he had become a "recluse" after his mother's death in 2014, and wanted a fresh start in the UK.
Matt also insisted that it was a "big misconception" that musicians and singers would find it easier to dance.
He said: "I thought I might have an advantage with the music but you are immediately bloody humbled when you go in there! It goes against everything... there's no messing up on stage. On this show, everything you can messing up."
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