JLS star JB Gill is returning to the ‘Strictly' ballroom after being confirmed as the second celebrity for the 2024 series of ‘Strictly Come Dancing'.
Viewers may recall that Gill participated in the Christmas special in 2012 where he danced with Ola Jordan and won. Gill rose to fame as a member of one of the UK’s biggest boybands – JLS, they have accumulated five number one singles, over 10 million record sales worldwide and have won a multitude of awards.
Gill is also an avid and award-winning farmer and was the lead presenter on CBeebies’ BAFTA-nominated television series, ‘Down On The Farm', Channel 5’s ‘On The Farm' series, plus contributions to the BBC’s ‘Countryfile' and ‘Springwatch'. Gill has been a part of the presenting team for BBC ‘Songs of Praise' since 2017 and has his own TV show ‘Cooking With The Gills' on Channel 5.
Gill says: “I danced in the ‘Strictly' Christmas special over a decade ago and LOVED it, so when I got the call to join ‘Strictly' this year, it was an immediate yes from me. I’m raring to go to and looking forward to showing off some new skills to the JLS boys. From muddy wellies on the fields of my farm to sequins and Glitterballs – I’m here to embrace it all!”.
The news was revealed this morning (Monday 5th August) on ITV’s ‘This Morning'.
Gill's announcement follows the reveal that comedian Chris McCausland would also be participating in this year's series.
‘Strictly Come Dancing' is due to return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this autumn.
