Brian Friedman linked to 'Strictly'

X Factor's Brian Friedman has been linked to a judge's role on Strictly Come Dancing.

The dance choreographer, 31, is in early talks to join the panel of the BBC reality show, reports the Daily Star.

"Brian would love to be on Strictly," said a source.

Former X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne, Simon Cowell's brother Tony, Kelly Rowland, the Chuckle Brothers and comic Johnny Vegas are rumoured to be among possible contestants being lined up for this year's show.