A HUGE British actress is 'in talks' to take part in the next series of Strictly Come Dancing.
The star, who also hosted last year's Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, is reportedly in discussions with BBC bosses.
The Mirror reports Hannah Waddingham is a keen favourite to be signed up for the ballroom.
A source told the newspaper how Beeb execs have approached Hannah, 49, in recent weeks.
They said: “Hannah would be an incredible signing for Strictly this year, and so far things are looking very positive.
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"She loves the show - she has heard so much about it from Anton and Hannah, as she is a close friend to both - and is keen to do it.
"It’s just a question of whether or not it’s possible to fit it into her schedule - obviously it’s a very big commitment, and she is incredibly in demand at the moment."
In recent times Hannah is best known for her role as Rebecca Welton in drama Ted Lasso.
Last month Hannah delivered an incredible performance at this year's Baftas ceremony.
The Strictly source added: “Hannah is fast approaching national treasure status, and the Strictly bosses know she’d be a smash hit with fans.
"So they are doing everything they can to make it work on their side, and hoping that they can encourage her to sign on the dotted line - it would be a real coup for them to get her on board.”
Meanwhile, Strictly professional Giovanni Pernice held talks with bosses of the BBC show this week on his future.
It comes as The Sun revealed a fourth celebrity partner was left in tears after a run in with the Italian pro backstage on spin-off show, It Takes Two.
Amanda Abbington, Ranvir Singh and Laura Whitmore have previously met to “compare notes” about his behaviour backstage in February.
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