After an exclusive interview with Stormy Daniels, The Loose Women panel were elated to announce the next Strictly Come Dancing contestant.
The twelfth contestant was confirmed to be Lee Ryan, after appearing in a glittery motorcycle helmet.
Lee joined the panellists after being covered in glitter, and commented: “I was nervous even to say yes.
“I used to run out of my dancing lessons – that’s why I can sing and not dance. I am nervous.”
He also went on to joke: “Have you ever seen a Blue concert? We lean and there is maybe a shoulder or two.
“They approached me and I was like, ’cause Simon did it.”
Panellist Jane Moore chipped in: “He got to the final!”
Lee remarked: “I think the transformation of him going through the show was important.”
Lee also spoke about the supposed Strictly curse, and whether he is worried about it.
Although he admitted he isn’t worried, and simply said: “No, I’m single, I’m sweet.”
In a statement released by the BBC, Lee said: “I’m so excited to be joining this year’s line-up.
“It is a real honour for me and I can’t wait to get out on the dance floor.”
Lee also told the BBC about the inspiration his bandmember is giving him. He said: “Four years later the man is still doing his ballroom moves on stage. It changed his life.
Blue sold over 15 million records, and won three number one albums with fans all over the world.
After splitting in 2005, Lee worked on some solo music before appearing in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2011.
Since then Lee has been playing Harry “Woody” Woodward in EastEnders.
However he has since left the soap in June this year, after it was revealed that he was the mysterious money theif.
Lee Ryan’s announcement follows the reveal that Seann Walsh and Kate Silverton will be joining the show.
The pair were revealed on BBC’s The One Show on Friday.
Of the announcement, Seann explained: “I know, I’m kind of as shocked as everyone else, why am I doing it?
“I just thought it would be, it would be nice to do something where I could, hopefully, come out the other end with maybe a skill and dance. But looking at your faces you don’t seem convinced.”
In Kate’s statement on joining the show she announced: “I love dancing and I love the joyfulness of the programme itself, so I am really looking forward to doing something I have never done before, which is to learn how to dance, take part in an entertainment show and generally immerse myself in a very different world to one I am used to!”
Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One later this year.
STRICTLY COME DANCING WINNERS: A TIMELINE
2004 winner: Natasha Kaplinsky
Newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky was the first celebrity to win the BBC dancing series, which originally aired in July of 2004. She was partnered with Brendan Cole. They finished 39 points ahead of competitor Christopher Parker.
2004 winner: Jill Halfpenny
Jill Halfpenny was the second star to impress the judges with her dancing skills. Partnered with Darren Bennett, the pair beat off competition from Julian Clary and Denise Lewis in December of 2004.
2004 winner: Darren Gough
Cricketer Darren Gough won the third series of Strictly. He and partner Lilia Kopylova wowed audiences but never once finished at the top of the leaderboard.
2006 winner: Mark Ramprakash
Mark Ramprakash was the fourth star to lift the Glitterball Trophy. He was partnered with Karen Hardy and they were the first couple to restart a routine after their initial attempt saw Mark’s mic get caught in Karen’s dress.
2007 winner: Alesha Dixon
Before becoming a Strictly judge, Alesha Dixon won the nation’s hearts and the Glitterball Trophy during the fifth series. She was partnered with professional dancer Matthew Cutler.
2008 winner: Tom Chambers
Holby City star Tom Chambers was partnered with Camilla Dallerup when he won the sixth series. He performed the Foxtrot and Salsa in the final week.
2009 winner: Chris Hollins
BBC Breakfast presenter Chris Hollins and his professional partner Ola Jordan surprised viewers when they beat Ricky Whittle and his partner Natalie Lowe in the final. They wowed with the Foxtrot, Charleston, Lindy Hop and Showdance.
2010 winner: Kara Tointon
Kara Tointon was the eighth celebrity to win Strictly. She danced with Artem Chigvintsev and failed to receive 40 points throughout her time on the show.
2011 winner: Harry Judd
Former McFly star Harry Judd was the ninth star to lift the Glitterball Trophy. He didn’t top the leaderboard until week seven but then scored 40 points twice in the final.
2012 winner: Louis Smith
The tenth series of the BBC show was won by Olympian Louis Smith. He danced his way to victory with professional partner Flavia Cacace. He faced competition from Kimberley Walsh, Denise Van Outen and Danni Harmer in the series finale.
2013 winner: Abbey Clancy
Model Abbey Clancy won series eleven of Strictly alongside partner Alijaz Skorjanec. She was called a “spectacular dancer” with “wonderful posture” by former head judge Len Goodman.
2014 winner: Caroline Flack
Love Island host Caroline Flack took to the dance floor in series 12 where she scooped the Glitterball Trophy with Pasha Kovalev.
2015 winner: Jay McGuiness
Jay McGuiness surprised viewers when he won the thirteenth series of the BBC dancing competition with Aliona Vilani. When he learned he’d won, he told host Tess Daly: “I feel spaced out – it’s really weird.”
2016 winner: Ore Oduba
Ore Oduba won the thirteenth series of the BBC dancing competition with Joanne Clifton.
The sports presenter broke down in tears after beating Danny Mac and Louise Redknapp.
2017 winner: Joe McFadden
Last year’s winner of Strictly was Joe McFadden. The Holby City star beat off competition from fan favourite Debbie McGee, Gemma Atkinson and Alexandra Burke.
