Strictly Come Dancing line-up revealed

The line up for the new series of BBC One's 'Strictly Come Dancing' has been revealed, with some household names among the competitors.

Joining hosts Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly this year will be model Jodie Kidd, singer Rachel Stevens, 'Holby City' actor Tom Chambers and former 'EastEnders' stars Jessie Wallace, Gillian Taylforth and Phil Daniels.

'The One Show' host Christine Bleakley, actress Cherie Lunghi, former M People singer Heather Small and model and presenter Lisa Snowdon complete the women's line-up.

The other male contestants are: GMTV presenter, Andrew Castle, swimmer Mark Foster, rugby player Austin Healey, chef Gary Rhodes, political broadcaster John Sergeant and 'Rising Damp' star Don Warrington.

Commenting on the new series, host Forsyth said: "The show is bigger than ever with 16 contestants. It's going to need stamina as well as style to become this year's champion."

His co-host Daly said: "Everyone I talk to, from kids to grandparents, ask me about the show and once the series starts it's the main topic of conversation wherever I go, all anyone wants to talk about is 'Strictly...' and I love it.

"So here's to our sixth series being more exciting, dynamic and captivating than ever, I hope you enjoy it as much as we do."

Via rte.ie