Harry Judd is reportedly in talks to replace Darcey Bussell as a ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ judge.
The 33-year-old musician – who lifted the glitterball trophy in 2011 – is apparently being lined up by the BBC as the show’s bosses seek to attract a new, younger audiences.
A source told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: "’Strictly’ bosses are desperate to appeal to younger viewers, as they know that is the age group they need to build on.
"Last year that was behind the decision to sign up YouTuber Joe Sugg as a contestant. And Harry has millions of young fans thanks to McFly.
"He is popular, very charismatic and has experience of dancing both on Strictly and in the West End, after appearing in Rip it Up.
"They know that he would also hit the right note with older audiences as he is very much a family man, he is a dad with two children.
"Talks are ongoing at the moment, but as it stands, Harry is a firm favourite."
In 2018, Harry joined the UK dance tour Rip It Up, which celebrates the music that dominated the airwaves in the 1960s.
And an insider insisted Harry offers something entirely new and different to the other ‘Strictly’ judges.
The source explained: "Harry has gained a lot of dance experience since he won ‘Strictly’ – performing night after night with Rip It Up.
"But he would also bring something to the judging panel that none of the others can, because he has been in the celebrities’ shoes.
"And it wouldn’t be the first time the bosses chose a former contestant to be a judge, look at Alesha Dixon."
Harry Judd ‘in talks to become a Strictly Come Dancing judge’
