Blue singer Lee Ryan has been named as the 12th celebrity contestant on this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

The exciting news was revealed on Loose Women today (20 August).


Speaking about the news, Lee said: 'I'm so excited to be joining this year's Strictly line-up. It is a real honour for me and I can't wait to get out on the dance floor.'

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The reveal comes after newsreader Kate Silverton and comedian Seann Walsh were announced as part of the line-up at the end of last week.

They'll join the likes of Faye Tozer, Danny John-Jules and Ashley Roberts, who are also set to star in Strictly this year.

Their fellow contestant, Katie Piper, has revealed why the lasting effects of the acid attack she was subjected to a decade ago might make dance training hard for her.

While we wait for more information about this year's Strictly line-up, here's everything we know about the show this year.

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