Former England footballer Daniel Sturridge has reportedly become the latest sports star to join this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.
The 33-year-old is said to be joining the likes of Angela Rippon, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Amanda Abbington and Bad Education star Layton Williams in the BBC One ballroom.
It wouldn’t be the first time he’s showed off his dance moves as fans loved seeing his ‘Sturridge dance’ when scoring goals.
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A source told The Sun: “Daniel was a massive football star and had loads of personality on the pitch. Fans use to love the dance he did after scoring a goal — so he showed Strictly bosses that he had rhythm.
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“He hasn’t been able to play football for a while and his professional career has petered out.
“When the Strictly offer came he jumped at the chance to do something different and have some fun.”
The insider also expressed that producers are “always keen” to get footballers involved in the BBC show.
Daily Star has contacted the BBC for comment. The broadcaster said: “We don’t comment on speculation.”
Since being released by Australian club Perth Glory last year, Daniel has had more time on his hands.
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As well as being a top scorer for Chelsea and Liverpool, the footballer created his famous Sturridge dance when Premier League rules prevented him from pulling his shirt over his head when celebrating a win.
Talking openly about his moves on his YouTube channel, he previously said: “It’s ‘The Sturridge dance’. It’s not ‘The Wave’ which FIFA called it, it’s not the name.
“It’s ‘The Sturridge dance’ so let’s get that straight and fine and dandy.”
He continued: “Hanging out with my cousins and my friends in my apartment. There was some house music playing, filming us, a couple of drinks flowing, you know.
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“I literally just started doing that move. It wasn’t as smooth, it wasn’t as clean but I was a little bit tipsy and just decided to start moving that way.”
Last year, football icon Tony Adams appeared on Stritctly with some rather questionable dance moves of his own.
But despite some controversy, Tony became a fan favorite despite landing himself in the bottom two a few times.
However, after gaining an injury, Tony, who was partnered with Katya Jones was forced to pull out of the show which left the pair gutted.
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