Bros star Matt Goss has joined the lineup for this year's Strictly Come Dancing, it has been announced.

Producers are in the process of revealing the celebrities taking part in the new series and have now confirmed eight of the 14 stars, with Goss joining the likes of Ellie Simmonds, Kym Marsh and Kaye Adams.

Speaking about taking part, the 53-year-old said: "I'm extremely nervous and excited, but I'm optimistic because I'm very supple from the knees down."

Goss's participation in Strictly comes as he prepares to release a new solo album, new books and a new movie thriller called Cobbler Killer Stranger.

The remaining celebrities will be announced in the coming days ahead of the show starting next month.