John Whaite is set to join Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new show.
John Whaite is expected to land a role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical
The 32-year-old star - who was runner up of BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ last year alongside pro partner Johannes Radebe - is expected to swap the ballroom for the West End boards this summer after impressing on the dance show.
A source told The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column: “John will take centre stage in the show. It’s a dream job for him.
“He really impressed on 'Strictly' and when Andrew found out John has an excellent singing voice too, he reached out.
“It could be an incredible new start for him.”
The former ‘Great British Bake Off’ winner previously admitted he had received some work offers.
John - who is currently taking part in the 'Strictly' live tour - said at the time: “I can’t say much but there are a few people interested in booking me.”
In November, the star was tipped to land a stage role following his success on the BBC Latin and ballroom show.
A TV source said at the time: “It’s not just his moves on 'Strictly' that have caught the attention of directors, it’s also the charisma and confidence he’s shown as he finds himself in the spotlight.
"Being in the show’s first same-sex partnership with Johannes Radebe could have been an intimidating prospect, but far from being a shrinking violet he’s been a shining star.
“Plus he’s been posting videos where he’s singing and playing the guitar, making him a ‘triple threat’ in the West End."
The culinary star has previously admitted he would love to appear in 'Rent', the rock musical set in 1980s New York amid the AIDS crisis.
He said: "It’s my favourite musical because it’s about liberation, about not going with the tide, living a bohemian lifestyle and not letting people walk all over you. Ultimately, it’s about love, no matter who or what you are."
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