Les Dennis is set to take part on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
Les Dennis is set to complete on Strictly
The 69-year-old entertainer has signed up for the BBC Latin and ballroom contest after previously having to turn down an approach from producers because of his commitment to 'Coronation Street' - on which he played Michael Rodwell from 2014 to 2016 - and those who work on the show think he's exactly what the programme needs.
A source told the Mail on Sunday newspaper: "The viewers are going to love Les. He is a TV icon and now he will be dancing on one of the most popular shows around. He might be about to turn 70 but he is a showman and he will be great entertainment for those watching at home. There is genuine excitement about Les taking part."
Les will be taking to the floor alongside the likes of the show's oldest contestant, 78-year-old Angela Rippon, presenter Angela Scanlon, 39, and former 'EastEnders' actor Nigel Harman, 49.
In addition, Zara McDermott is set to be the first former 'Love Island' contestant to take part after producers lifted their ban on stars from the ITV dating show in a bid to attract younger viewers.
A source recently told MailOnline: "Zara is the perfect signing for 'Strictly', not only is she beautiful and glamorous but she is hardworking and will take being on the show very seriously.
"She's absolutely loved the experience of documentary making and is over the moon to further her relationship with the BBC by signing up to 'Strictly'.
"It is a dream come true for her and becoming the first former 'Love Island' star to do so is the icing on the cake."
Other names tipped to take part include 'Bad Education' actor Layton Williams, Wham! singer Andrew Ridgeley, and former 'Coronation Street' star Ellie Leach.
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