Thursday 4 August 2022 12:22 AM Former Coronation Street star Kym Marsh 'signs up for Strictly Come Dancing' trends now
Former Coronation Street star Kym Marsh is believed to have signed up for the upcoming 20th series of Strictly Come Dancing.
BBC sources have reportedly said they are thrilled to have persuaded the actress, 46, to join the dance contest, which will return to screens in September.
The news comes after reports last month that Kym was in advanced talks with the broadcaster about joining the show alongside footballer Tony 'Donkey' Adams.
Star: Former Coronation Street star Kym Marsh (pictured in February 2020) is believed to have signed up for this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing
A source told The Sun: 'We have been keen to sign Kym for a while and approached her many times in the past but it has never worked out.
'When we approached her this year she was interested, which was very exciting for us.'
'It is a massive coup for us and Kym will be a stellar addition to the cast,' they added.
MailOnline has contacted the BBC and Kym's representatives for comment.
New face: BBC sources reportedly said they are thrilled to have persuaded Kym - who starred as Michelle Connor (pictured) on Coronation Street for 13 years - to join the dance contest
It is set to be a busy year for Kym as she is reportedly set to film for Waterloo Road at the end of the year, joining the school drama as mother-of-two Nicky Walters.
Kym - who is married to army major Scott Ratcliff - rose to fame as a singer in Hear'Say after she won a place in the pop group on reality TV show Popstars in 2001.
She went on to star as Michelle Connor on ITV soap opera Coronation Street, but left the show in 2019 after 13 years.
It comes after it was announced that this year's series of Strictly will return to screens on September 7, though the celebrity line-up is yet to be confirmed by producers.
Career: It is set to be a busy year for Kym (pictured in 2019) as she is reportedly set to film for Waterloo Road at the end of the year, as she will join the school drama as mother Nicky Walters
The series will film a pre-recorded launch show on this date, meaning viewers will likely see the celebrity contestants paired up with their dance partners the weekend of September 10.
Strictly bosses released a statement confirming the date while inviting fans to apply for tickets.
They wrote: 'Dust off your dancing shoes, Strictly Come Dancing is back!
'The stunning
