'Strictly Come Dancing' 2014: Thom Evans 'To Sign Up' And Follow In Ex Kelly Brook's Footsteps

Thom Evans For 'Strictly'?
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Strictly Come Dancing’ producers are reportedly looking for the token “hunk” for the 2014 series and it looks like they may have found him in rugby heartthrob Thom Evans.

It's claimed that BBC bosses are desperate to get Thom to sign up for the forthcoming twelfth series of the dancing show, as they believe his good looks will win over female viewers, much like Ben Cohen, Louis Smith and Harry Judd who have all competed in past years.

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Thom Evans

And it sounds like the rugby star might be a lot more open to taking part in ‘Strictly’ this year, now that he’s a single man again.

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Thom and his ex-girlfriend, Jessica Lowndes

“It’s different this year after the couple split in October. Thom looks likely to sign in the next few weeks.”

Of course, if Thom needs some ‘Strictly’ advice, he can always call on his ex-fiancée Kelly Brook, who took part in the series back in 2007, but ultimately dropped out of the show after the death of her father.

Thom is the latest star to be linked to the show, with TV presenter Caroline Flack, Radio 1 DJ Greg James and soap queen Michelle Collins all rumoured to be taking part in the next series, which for the first time, will not be hosted by Sir Bruce Forsyth.

'Strictly Come Dancing' 2014: Rumoured Contestants
(01 of16)
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Sharon Osbourne's son Jack has revealed that he reckons his mum would be fab on the show. "Mum’s a great dancer. She trained at the same place a lot of professional dancers on the shows studied," he told The Sun. "She’s got close to doing 'Strictly' before but has been too busy." (credit:PA)
(02 of16)
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Mark Wright has already revealed that he "has some interest" in getting his dancing shoes on for the show... (credit:Getty Images)
(03 of16)
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... But fianceé Michelle Keegan won't be joining him. "Michelle is a fan of 'Strictly Come Dancing' however there are no plans for her to join the show, she will be concentrating on her acting career in 2014," a spokesperson told MailOnline. (credit:PA)
(04 of16)
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CONFIRMED: Alison Hammond (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
(05 of16)
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Reports suggest Caroline Flack could get revenge on ITV - who ditched her from the 'Xtra Factor' line-up - by signing up for the BBC's rival show. (credit:Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP /Invision/AP)
(06 of16)
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'Masterchef' judge Gregg apparently thinks going on 'Strictly' will make him more popular with TV viewers. According to reports, he's even been having some his tattoos removed so he looks better in the sparkly costumes too... (credit:Stuart Wilson via Getty Images)
(07 of16)
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CONFIRMED: Judy Murray. (credit:PA)
(08 of16)
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CONFIRMED: Thom Evans (credit:Gareth Cattermole via Getty Images)
(09 of16)
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Helen Flanagan's no stranger to reality TV, but at least a stint on 'Strictly' won't require her to chow down on any jungle creepy-crawlies. The actress has previously spoken about her desire to appear on the show, saying: “I’d like to learn a new skill, so 'Strictly Come Dancing' would be good." (credit:PA)
(10 of16)
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Radio 1 DJ Greg James could inspire more youngsters to tune into the show. (credit:Jon Furniss/Invision/AP)
(11 of16)
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James 'Arg' Argent is yet another 'TOWIE' star who wants to get his dancing shoes on. Arg hasn't signed on the dotted line yet, but does reckon "he's in their [the boss's] thoughts". If you say so, James... (credit:PA)
(12 of16)
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CONFIRMED: Frankie Sandford (credit:Neil P. Mockford via Getty Images)
(13 of16)
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Judge Darcey Bussell has revealed that Sir Chris Hoy is top of the Beeb's hit list for people to sign up. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(14 of16)
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Mary Berry's lack of dancing skills mean she won't be waltzing across our TV screens any time soon. "My legs are not coordinated,” she confessed on the BBC Breakfast sofa. “I would be terrified, it would be the last thing in the world." (credit:Getty Images)
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According to The Sun, Jake Wood could be swapping Walford for the waltz. (credit:Jon Furniss/Invision/AP)
(16 of16)
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CONFIRMED: Simon Webbe (credit:Jon Furniss Photography/Invision/AP)

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