Melvin hosted 'The Xtra Factor' with Rochelle Humes last year
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He announced he would be joining rival show ‘Strictly’ as a contestant on his Kiss FM breakfast show, which he hosts with Rickie Haywood-Williams and Charlie Hedges.
“I’m honoured to be part of ‘Strictly’ 2016! I’m looking forward to learning some new moves of course….but basically it’s the sequins that clinched it for me,” he said.
“I need sparkle in my life and there’s nothing more sparkly that ‘Strictly’. I just hope that my dance partner isn’t too tall!”
While the move is bound to wind up former boss Simon Cowell, he’s not the first former ‘Xtra Factor’ host to do ‘Strictly’, as Caroline Flack won the 2014 series, after she was dropped from the show.
It was also confirmed Melvin will be joined on the line-up by Ore Oduba.
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Ore Oduba is also joining the 'Strictly' line-up
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He’s best known for presenting CBBC’s ‘Newsround’ and is a regular face on ‘BBC Breakfast’. Currently, he’s fronting BBC Four’s coverage of the Rio 2016 games.
Speaking of joining ‘Strictly’, Ore said: “I’m still waiting for someone to wake me up and tell me I’m dreaming!
“I’ve been such a huge fan of the show for over a decade. So to actually take to the ‘Strictly’ stage myself, I don’t think I’ve been more nervously excited - aside from on my wedding day. Let’s hope for fewer tears! I cannot wait to get started, it’s going to be so much fun.”
‘Pop Idol’ winner Will Young, former Labour MP Ed Balls and presenter Laura Whitmore have already been confirmed as contestants, with more to be announced over the coming days.
‘Strictly Come Dancing’ returns to BBC One in September.
Take a look at more rumoured contestants in the gallery below...
'Strictly Come Dancing' 2016: All The Rumoured Contestants
The only woman we think of when we hear 'Cheryl' and 'national treasure' in the same sentence, the former Bucks Fizz singer is said to have been courted by 'Strictly' for a number of years. (credit:Ross Gilmore via Getty Images)
Paul Burrell(03 of12)
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After appearing in the 'I'm A Celebrity' jungle and a house guest on 'Celebrity Big Brother', the former royal butler is now tipped to be giving 'Strictly' a try. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
Angelica Bell(04 of12)
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According to a report from June, Angelica is the first celebrity 'confirmed' for the 'Strictly' line-up. However, given the show was still months away at that point, we'll have to wait and see. (credit:Anthony Harvey via Getty Images)
Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes(05 of12)
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Eamonn and Ruth - pictured here in a rather swanky photo from the NTAs - were chosen specifically by Craig Revel Horwood as his picks for this year's line-up.
He says: 'Wouldn’t it be great to have a husband and wife team on the show? It would be fantastic. But they’d be very competitive - the arguments at home...' (credit:Gareth Cattermole via Getty Images)
Debbie McGee(06 of12)
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Debbie has said she'd love to take part in 'Strictly' in memory of her late husband, Paul Daniels, who was also a past contestant. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
Ryan Thomas(07 of12)
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The former 'Coronation Street' actor has a lot of time on his hands now he's bid farewell to the cobbles - sparking speculation he's about to follow in former co-star Georgia May Foote's footsteps (or should that be footesteps?) (no it should probably be footsteps). (credit:Gareth Cattermole via Getty Images)
Tameka Empson(08 of12)
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Soap stars have become as integral a part as 'Strictly' as body glitter and Bruno Tonioli's exaggerated hand movements, so rumours of Tameka Empson's appearance could well have a grain of truth in them. (credit:Anthony Harvey via Getty Images)
Måns Zelmerlöw(09 of12)
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Following his successful stint hosting Eurovision in 2016 (and performing a year earlier), BBC bosses were reported to be keen for Måns to appear on 'Strictly', with a source describing him as 'very good-looking' and 'eye candy'. (credit:IBL/REX/Shutterstock)
Michaela Strachan(10 of12)
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There are always a few BBC stars thrown into the mix when the 'Strictly' line-up is announced, and 'Springwatch' host Michaela is thought to be the latest. (credit:Barcroft Media via Getty Images)
Michelle Dockery(11 of12)
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'Strictly' bosses are said to be 'desperate' to sign up former 'Downton Abbey' actress Michelle, particularly now she's no longer associated with ITV. (credit:Taylor Hill via Getty Images)
Charlotte Crosby(12 of12)
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Possibly hoping to ride the wave that Vicky Pattison created with her 'I'm A Celebrity' appearance, Charlotte is now hoping she can turn things around for herself with a stint on 'Strictly'.
She's even encouraged her fans to set up a petition on Twitter for the BBC to consider her for the show. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)