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Timothy Walker

Who is Matt Goss as he’s confirmed for Strictly 2022 line-up?

The new series of BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing now has an eighth confirmed contestant. Singer-songwriter, musician and actor Matt Goss will take to the famous dance floor this autumn.

The award-winning entertainment show will return for its 20th series in September, once again bringing glitter, glamour and glorious dancing to homes across the nation. Already confirmed are DJ Tyler West; actor Will Mellor; actress, singer and presenter Kym Marsh; Radio 2’s Richie Anderson; journalist and broadcaster Kaye Adams; comedian Jayde Adams and Paralympic champion and broadcaster Ellie Simmonds.

Goss, who was was lead singer of 1980s pop group Bros, said: “I’m extremely nervous and excited, but I’m optimistic because I’m very supple from the knees down.” The news that he was joining the show was revealed on ITV’s This Morning.

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Who is Matt Goss?

Matt Goss enjoyed mega success as the front man of Bros, whose debut album Push went platinum seven times. It remained in the UK chart top 10 for an astonishing 54 weeks.

Goss is about to release his solo album, The Beautiful Unknown. That follows a record-breaking residency on the Las Vegas strip over the past decade.

Matt Goss competed on Strictly's Christmas special nine years ago before signing up for 2022 series (PA)

The cult classic documentary, After the Screaming Stops, which follows the Bros reunion in 2017, won a BAFTA. Meanwhile, Goss is a best-selling author with new books in the works.

He is set to play the lead role in upcoming psychological thriller movie, Cobbler Killer Stranger, and is no stranger to Strictly – he was one of the celebrity contestants in the 2013 Christmas special.

The music legend was paired with professional dancer Aliona Vilani for the 2013 festive episode. They performed the American smooth, scoring 35 points from the judges coming in second place.

Goss is currently based in the US. Aptly, he wrote the theme tune for So You Think You Can Dance, a reality TV show in which contestants competed in dance challenges.

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