Jason Donovan 'signs up for Strictly Come Dancing'

Jason Donovan has reportedly signed up for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.

The singer, who recently welcomed his third child, will star in the dancing competition when it returns to BBC One next month.

An insider told The Sun: "Jason is a great signing for Strictly. He still has a lot of fans from his days on Neighbours and his pop career, as well as new fans from his stage shows."

The source added that he is also close friends with new X Factor judge Gary Barlow, "so it will be interesting to see how their rivalry plays out".

Meanwhile, it has been alleged that the celebrities signing up for the show will not be paid a set fee this year, but instead earn more the longer they stay on the show. Donovan will make up to £100,000 if he reaches the Strictly Come Dancing final.

Other stars expected to take part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing are Sven-Goran Eriksson's ex Nancy Dell'Olio, One Show host Alex Jones and TV astrologer Russell Grant - should he recover from his back injury in time.