Pixie Lott

Pixie Lott

Pixie Lott has confirmed she is to take part in 'Strictly Come Dancing'.

The 'All About Tonight' hitmaker has revealed she will be one of fifteen celebrities taking to the dancefloor later this year in an attempt to take home the coveted glitterball trophy.

She said of the announcement: "I'm so excited to be doing Strictly, it's going to be a lot of fun. I always want to push myself as a performer so can't wait to learn the routines."

The 23-year-old star - who is dating male model Oliver Cheshire - first hinted she had news for her fans with a number of cryptic messages posted on her Twitter account earlier today (27.08.14).

She wrote: "Ahhh, got something very special to reveal soon cats ...

"So excited! Some news is coming, can't wait to tell you! Announcement soon at 2.30PM UK time... so watch this space for news (sic)."

Pixie - who is the eleventh celebrity to confirm her spot on the show - is set to join The Saturdays singer Frankie Sandford, Andy Murray's mother Judy, former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star Mark Wright and BBC Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills on the BBC One dance contest.

This Morning's Alison Hammond, former professional rugby player Thom Evans, Blue singer Simon Webbe, 'EastEnders' actor Jake Wood, Steve Backshall, Sunetra Sarker and a further four famous faces who are yet to be announced complete the line-up for the upcoming series.