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Westlife star Nicky Byrne joins Strictly Come Dancing | Westlife star Nicky Byrne joins Strictly Come Dancing |
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Former Westlife member Nicky Byrne has confirmed he is to compete on the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. | Former Westlife member Nicky Byrne has confirmed he is to compete on the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. |
The 33-year-old revealed he would be one of the contestants while appearing as a guest on The One Show. | The 33-year-old revealed he would be one of the contestants while appearing as a guest on The One Show. |
Tracy Beaker actress Dani Harmer and Daybreak presenter Richard Arnold are also confirmed to compete on the 10th series of the popular BBC One series. | Tracy Beaker actress Dani Harmer and Daybreak presenter Richard Arnold are also confirmed to compete on the 10th series of the popular BBC One series. |
The full line-up of celebrities will be announced next week ahead of the show's return on 15 September. | The full line-up of celebrities will be announced next week ahead of the show's return on 15 September. |
Children's presenter Johnny Ball and ex-cricketer Michael Vaughan are among others rumoured to be participating. | Children's presenter Johnny Ball and ex-cricketer Michael Vaughan are among others rumoured to be participating. |
It is believed that Olympic cycling star Victoria Pendleton has also been approached and has expressed interest in appearing. | It is believed that Olympic cycling star Victoria Pendleton has also been approached and has expressed interest in appearing. |
Speaking about his plans to take part in the hit dance series, Byrne said: "It feels strange. I mean I'm excited, scared to death. Most of my dance career has been spent sitting on a stool with Westlife." | |
When One Show presenter Alex Jones pointed out that the routine for some participants largely involved getting off their stools, he replied: "We perfected that, I would say." | |
Byrne also said he was apprehensive about the costumes he would need to wear for the show. | |
"We were over last week and we met all the contestants and we met all the wardrobe girls who had plenty of fun putting some stuff on us. | |
"They made us put on this sequined diamante vest, with no material only diamantes and I thought, you're never going to see me in that." | |
Chart-topping Irish band Westlife called it a day earlier this year with a farewell tour marking their 14 years together. | Chart-topping Irish band Westlife called it a day earlier this year with a farewell tour marking their 14 years together. |