'Strictly Come Dancing' 2016: Happy Monday's Bez Wants To Compete On BBC Ballroom Show

A Highly Unlikely Star Wants A Spot On This Year's 'Strictly'
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He made a name for himself as the hype man for the Happy Mondays, and now Bez has revealed he plans to bring his mad moves to ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.

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The ‘Madchester’ legend has admitted that he is desperate to appear on the BBC ballroom show.

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Happy Monday's Bez (aka Marc Berry)

“I’ve lost count of the number of blokes who’ve come up to me over the years and said ‘thanks for making it OK for indie guys to get on the dance floor’.”

And it seems Bez has already made good progress in forging a relationship with show bosses.

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Bez is well known for throwing some shapes

After the star’s admission was published, the official ‘Strictly’ Twitter account published a link to a story, adding “Twisting our arm or our melon? #man.”

He’s also got the backing of 2014 winner Caroline Flack, who was thrilled at the idea of Bez competing on the show.

“Yes yes yes,” she wrote in response to the show’s tweet.

Of course, Bez is no stranger to reality TV, having won the third series of ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ in 2005.

While the new series of ‘Strictly’ is still a long way off, other names who have been linked to the 2016 run include S Club 7 singer Hannah Spearritt, former ‘X Factor’ winner Joe McElderry and ‘This Morning’ hosts Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford.

‘Strictly Come Dancing’ returns to BBC One in the autumn.

16 Dream 'Strictly Come Dancing' Celebs
Nigella Lawson(01 of16)
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Dads up and down the country would be glued to their sets every Saturday night if this much-loved TV chef signed up for the show. (credit:Lou Rocco via Getty Images)
Danny Dyer(02 of16)
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Having the 'EastEnders' star's on-screen wife is great, but we all know it's really Mr Dyer we really want to see on the floor. (credit:Matt Crossick/Matt Crossick)
Sarah Harding(03 of16)
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Sarah might insist she's concentrating on acting and singing right now, but given the less-than-stellar reviews for her 'Corrie' appearance (not to mention her debut single), 'Strictly seems like a possible stop for the former Girls Alouder. (credit:Jo Hale via Getty Images)
Craig David(04 of16)
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He's got a music career to resurrect and he looks great with his top off. It couldn't make any more sense. (credit:Iconic via Getty Images)
Myleene Klass(05 of16)
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As one of the most omnipresent stars in celebville, we can't believe she hasn't done it already. (credit:Daniel Leal-Olivas/PA Wire)
Boris Johnson(06 of16)
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Because every series needs a public figure who is just hopeless on the dance floor. (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
Gemma Collins(07 of16)
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Well, let's be honest, she's done nearly every other reality series. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
Richard and Judy(08 of16)
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With Richard's ego there's no way he'd take any nonsense from the judges, making him a dream contestant. Plus everyone knows there's no Richard without Judy, so his wife would have to join him on the show. (credit:Anthony Harvey via Getty Images)
Michelle Keegan(09 of16)
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The former 'Corrie' star would be able to get plenty of tips from her other half, as Mark Wright took part in last year's series. (credit:Doug Peters/Doug Peters)
Paddy McGuinness(10 of16)
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Let the dance see the floor! (credit:Mike Marsland via Getty Images)
Beverley Callard(11 of16)
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From the look of this picture, the wardrobe department wouldn't even have to make any outfits for Bev - she'd be able to bring in her own frocks. (credit:Doug Peters/Doug Peters)
Rio Ferdinand(12 of16)
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As a former England captain, he'd attract a load of male fans to the show, and would probably be quite a good dancer. (credit:Pierre Suu via Getty Images)
Susan Boyle(13 of16)
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We mean, who doesn't want to see Susan Boyle performing her trademark wiggle on the 'Strictly' floor? (credit:Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
Lee Ryan(14 of16)
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Surely it's only a matter of time before he follows in bandmate Simon Webbe's footsteps? (credit:Doug Peters/Doug Peters)
Mary Berry(15 of16)
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As the nation's favourite Grandma, she needs to do 'Strictly' for every Granny who's ever dreamed of being twirled around by Anton Du Beke. (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
Sam Stanley(16 of16)
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The sports star would have been a pretty topical signing for the show, given he is the first rugby union player to publicly come out. (credit:David Rogers via Getty Images)