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Tasha Hall

Strictly Come Dancing: 80s icon 'tipped' for lineup as BBC bosses eye contestants

One of the biggest music stars of the 1980s is currently being lined up for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Shakin' Stevens, real name Mike Barratt, who had hits with Merry Christmas Everyone and This Ole House, has been tipped to appear at the iconic ballroom for this year's programme alongside other famous faces.

According to a well-placed source who spoke to the Daily Star, 'Shakey' has been chased by BBC producers who are reportedly desperate for him to feature this year. Their hopes were boosted when the 75-year-old returned to the charts with his first album in seven years in April.

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