Brendan Cole is reportedly teaming up with Jeremy Edwards for 'Celebrity X Factor'.
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The former 'Strictly Come Dancing' pro and his friend - who previously starred in 'Hollyoaks' and 'Holby City' - are set to form a boy band to take on the competition on Simon Cowell's revamped version of the popular ITV singing contest.
An insider told The Sun newspaper: "Brendan has a huge fanbase from 'Strictly', and Jeremy has been on some of the biggest soaps in the country so they're hopeful they will go far.
"Initially it started out as a bit of a novelty idea but they're really enjoying it and have started to feel pretty optimistic about making a mark on the show.
"They've already filmed their first scenes, so there's no going back - but 'Strictly' probably won't be too impressed when they find out he has jumped on board with their biggest rival after all those years."
'Celebrity X Factor', and an 'All-Star X Factor' featuring past contestants, are set to replace the usual series of 'The X Factor' this year, with rumoured names for the celebrity version including hardman Vinnie Jones, 'TOWIE' favourite Gemma Collins, Jenny 'The Vixen' Ryan from 'The Chase', and Glee's Kevin McHale.
While the line-up is yet to be officially announced, James Arthur - who won the show in 2012 - previously admitted he would love to return on the panel.
He said: "I'd love to get involved but I wouldn't want to be a contestant. I'm still signed to a record label so I don't think it would be right for me to take part in that way, but I'd definitely be up for helping out in some way."
And when asked if he'd judge the show, he added: "Yes I'd love to do that. If they want a really honest judge then I'd be more than happy to do it."
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