JLS' Aston Merrygold is a "superstar" on the Got To Dance judging panel.

The singer joined the reality TV show's coveted panel this series alongside Kimberly Wyatt and Ashley Banjo, following the departure of Adam Garcia.

Presenter Davina McCall admits her initial concerns about Merrygold joining the panel were proven totally unfounded when the cheeky charmer proved his credentials during audition stages.

She told OK! magazine: "I was a bit worried at first. Kimberly [Wyatt] and Ashley [Banjo] are both professionally trained dancers, where as Aston isn't and I was concerned he'd get swamped. But he's stood his ground. He's impressed me!

She added: "He's like a superstar. All the girls cry when they see him. They run up to him, hug him and then they can't let go!"

Former Pussycat Doll star Wyatt recently revealed she was dubious about Merrygold's dancing credentials at first.

Talking to the Daily Star she confessed: “I didn’t know what to expect from Aston. I was unsure what he would bring to the panel as a judge. As we got started I realised he has a great perspective. He is successful at performing to thousands of people and is self-taught. He surprises me with a lot of the feedback he gives. I’m like, ‘Yes, I totally agree’.”