'Strictly Come Dancing' producers are hoping to sign social media stars for the new series.

Zoe Sugg

Zoe Sugg

Vlogger, Zoe Sugg - who goes by the name Zoella and whose brother Joe competed on the show last year - Tik Tok sensation Holly H and cleaning guru Mrs Hinch are all being targeted for the BBC dance show after YouTubers Saffron Barker and Joe previously proved popular with viewers.

A source told The Sunday Mirror newspaper: "Joe and Saffron proved booking a big name from social media attracts a younger audience and provides a huge reach to promote the show.

"Holly H, Mrs Hinch and Zoella are very much on the bookers' radar.

"They also plan to meet Kelly Hoppen, who is a massive fan of the programme and tuned in religiously when her pal and fellow Dragon Deborah Meaden took part in 2013.

"Most of 'Strictly's older viewers will not know what Tik Tok is but it is becoming such a big platform they think it will be a perfect way of attracting young fans to the show."

Meanwhile, it was recently revealed that 'Strictly' bosses have targeted Myleene Klass to and they hope the star will bring some glamour and sex appeal to the upcoming series of the dancing programme.

Ex-Spice Girls manager Nicki Chapman is also being eyed for a spot on 'Strictly'.

The celebrity duo both previously appeared together on the ITV talent show 'Popstars' in 2001, which led to Myleene landing a place in the band in Hear'Say.

A TV insider told the Daily Star newspaper: "'Strictly' want both to be in the line-up. They are household names and haven't really worked together since 'Popstars' so it would be an amazing reunion."


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