Mike Bushell named as the sixth Strictly Come Dancing celebrity

Mike Bushell revealed as sixth celeb in the Strictly Come Dancing line-up.
He joins the likes of Emma Barton, Catherine Tyldesley and Chris Ramsey, who've previously been announced.

BBC Sport presenter Mike Bushell has been named as the sixth celebrity contestant on this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

The news was announced on BBC breakfast and comes after the likes of Corrie star Catherine Tyldesley, comedian Chris Ramsey and former pro footballer David James were revealed to be taking part in the show.

Mike presents the main sports bulletins of the day on BBC Breakfast, as well as profiling main stream sports events from the Olympics, Paralympics, the Winter games, Football World Cups, Commonwealth Games, and Asian Games, with the top stars, whether it be a game of tennis against Novak Djockovich, or trying to bowl out Alistair Cook, during his Saturday morning slot on Breakfast.

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He commented on his new role in the world of Strictly: “I am so excited to be joining this year’s Strictly Come Dancing. I’ve heard so many wonderful things from colleagues over the years so thrilled I’m now getting the chance. I know I will completely throw myself into the whole experience and I’m sure will love it from start to finish. I may have tried and profiled over 500 sports over the years in my Saturday morning BBC Breakfast slot but think the Strictly challenge could be the greatest. Bring on the glitter!”

Mike's BBC Sport colleague Chris Hollins won the show was back in 2009 with Ola Jordan - so we're sure he'll be getting some pointers to help him on his way.

The rest of the celeb contestants will be announced in due course, but in the meantime here's the full line-up and everything you need to know about this year's show...

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