Strictly Come Dancing bosses are chomping at the bit to sign chef Gino D'Acampo for the 20th anniversary

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12 May 2022, 09:24

Italian Stallion Gino D'Acampo could be waltzing his way onto our Strictly Come Dancing screens for the 20th anniversary series.

The celebrity chef is thought to be the number one choice for the upcoming show, which he previously turned down because he had too much on his tasty plate.

A TV insider told The Sun: "Every year the team behind the show want to get the perfect balance of stars, whether it's for their sex appeal, humour, or if they are a particular draw for older or younger viewers.

"But they view Gino as someone who has universal appeal, who is up for a laugh and more than capable of keeping audiences entertained.

“He also has serious star appeal, having been on This Morning for 13 years and winning I’m A Celebrity.”

Gino said previously about turning down his tango moment in 2019: “That show would require a lot of time and training. Who has got time for that? Not me. . .  not at the moment.”

We can hear the cuban heels calling...