Strictly Come Dancing star JB Gill has landed a new radio role away from the series.
The JLS singer is currently competing on the BBC dance show, and has now been announced as the temporary replacement for Sam Thompson on The Hits UK Chart show.
The Made in Chelsea star, who regularly presents, will be taking some time off as he heads to Australia to co-host I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! spin-off show Unpacked, having won the main series last year.
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JB will kick off his temporary stint counting down the charts from this Sunday (November 17).
"What an honour to be covering for my mate Sam whilst he’s in Australia for I’m a Celeb…," he said. "I have listened to the charts ever since I was a little kid and I’m going to get such a kick out of hosting the show and revealing that all-important number one to listeners.
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"Hope you can all join me from this Sunday to countdown the UK’s biggest hits!"
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Meanwhile, JB recently changed partners on Strictly following the withdrawal of original pro Amy Dowden from the competition.
The dancer recently suffered a foot injury and was forced to withdraw from training that week, with Lauren Oakley taking over with JB. She later exited the show for the rest of the season, with Lauren permanently paired with the JLS star going forward.
Paying tribute to Amy, JB wrote on Instagram: "Heartbreaking news @amy_dowden but our moments will be forever in Strictly history, never forget that. Thank you for being the best teacher. Nothing but love from all of the Gill family."
Strictly Come Dancing airs on Saturdays on BBC One, while spin-off Strictly: It Takes Two airs on weeknights on BBC Two. Both shows are available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
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