Vegas tipped for 'Strictly' 2009

Comedian Johnny Vegas has been tipped to be among the celebrities on next year's Strictly Come Dancing.

According to The Sun, Vegas loves the dance contest and has told friends that he wants to take part.

"He'd be an audience favourite," said a source.

In November, Labour politician Peter Mandelson sparked rumours that he may be in next year's lineup after revealing that he had a "degree of envy" watching John Sergeant performing on the show.

"It would be nice to be asked [to appear]," he said.