If, like us, you were looking forward to Cheryl Baker incorporating the legendary Bucks Fizz skirt-ripping routine on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ after she was rumoured to be taking part, then we (possibly) have bad news.
The 62-year-old has made no secret of the fact that she’d love to be a contestant on the BBC dance show, but reckons her chances have been “scuppered” after the rumour mill went into overdrive about who might be appearing.
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During an interview with her Fizz bandmates on Friday’s ‘Lorraine’, Cheryl admitted she’d “love” to take part on the dance show.
“Strictly would be great,” she said “I would love to see me in that.”
She added: “I think whoever put this rumour out there has probably scuppered me.
“It’s the first I heard of it when I read it in the paper myself, so I would have thought they would have asked me before they put it in the paper.”
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Cheryl appeared on Friiday's 'Lorraine' with her Fizz bandmates
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Judge Craig Revel Horwood has already revealed that this year’s ‘Strictly’ line-up has been confirmed, so either Chezza is fibbing or we’ll have to wait a bit longer for a Strictly-style skirt rip.
We still have a few weeks to find out exactly who will be donning their sequinned outfits and hitting the ‘Strictly’ dancefloor, but there have already been plenty of big names thrown into the hat.
These include singer Louise Redknapp, daytime TV star Judge Rinder, presenter Angelica Bell, ‘Downton Abbey’ actress Michelle Dockery, singer Will Young, TV presenter Laura Whitmore, model Daisy Lowe and US singer Anastacia.
This year’s series will also be head judge Len Goodman’s last, after he confirmed he would be calling it a day after 12 years on the show.
Explaining his decision to quit, Len said: “In 2004, I was asked to take part in a brand new BBC Saturday night show and who would have thought me, old Len Goodman, would still be part of this amazing series more than 10 years on.
“This adventure began when I was 60 and now that I’ve reached my 70s, I’ve decided after this year it’s time to hand the role of Head Judge to someone else.
“It is an honour being part of the wonderful ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ family and I’m looking forward to my last series very much and to whatever comes next.”
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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)