Will Young is the latest celebrity to be confirmed for the next series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Former shadow chancellor Ed Balls was announced on Monday (August 8) as the first contestant.

Young said in a statement: "As a fan of Strictly for years, I have always imagined myself on the show, but the timing has not been right...until now!"

He added on Twitter that he was "so excited" to take part in the BBC One show.

Last year Young performed on Strictly Come Dancing.

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Watch Will Young perform on Strictly below: