Dev Griffin has reportedly signed up for ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
The BBC Radio 1 DJ – who hosts the station’s weekend afternoon show – is said to be wanted on the programme, and it is hoped he can help bring in some younger viewers to the Latin and ballroom show when it returns in September.
An insider told The Sun newspaper: "BBC bosses like going for a youthful radio audience, like they did with Vick Hope.
"No one had really heard of her before ‘Strictly’ last year and they seemed to warm to her. They’re hoping Dev’s personality will make him a household name."
Dev has been on the Radio 1 team for the past decade, and he previously appeared on sister station 1Xtra since 2002.
He’s no stranger to reality TV either, having taking part in Channel 4’s intense endurance show ‘SAS: Who Dares Wins’ earlier this year.
While he quit after breaking down in tears over his interrogation during a challenge, he was more successful in 2017 as part of ‘Celerity MasterChef’ when he reached the final before losing out to Angellica Bell.
It was recently reported that McFly drummer Harry Judd – who won ‘Strictly’ in 2011 – is in talks to replace Dame Darcey Bussell on the judging panel.
A source previously said: "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."
Strictly Come Dancing ‘lines up Radio 1 DJ Dev Griffin’
