'Strictly Come Dancing' bosses reportedly want Emma and Matt Willis to compete against each other in 2023.
Emma and Matt Willis could compete on Strictly Come Dancing
The famous couple could face off on the BBC Latin and ballroom show next year, with producers said to be keen to land the duo after Busted star Matt had to pull out of talks due to his theatre commitments.
An insider told The Sun newspaper: "'Strictly' are desperate to get a celebrity couple on the show and Emma and Matt were in negotiations for the last series.
"It was virtually a done deal but then Matt was cast in the theatre show '2:22 A Ghost Story' and they had to back out.
"'Strictly' would love to have them back on board for next year's show and Emma and Matt h ave said if they can make it work they would jump at the chance."
Bosses at the Beeb are said to be "always" hunting for new ways to "keep the format fresh".
The source added: "Bosses on the show are always looking at ways to keep the format fresh and they loved the idea of having a celebrity couple competing against one another.
"Matt and Emma are very much in the running but if they can't make it work, the 'Strictly' booker will be looking at other famous partnerships."
Earlier this month, Emma added some fuel to the fire as she admitted she's always "very, very tempted" to sign up.
She told Metro.co.uk: "I’ve never been shy about talking about my love for 'Strictly'. I would never do any of the others ['Dancing on Ice' and 'I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here'], not a chance in hell.
"'Strictly'… I’m tempted every year, very very tempted. I watch it every year obsessively, and to be taught by the best to do a skill, why wouldn’t you?
"I’m not a dancer, I’m just a bit awkward. I kind of pogo up and down. So to do ballroom … I don’t know. It’s giving me the sweats standing in front of the judges. But I’m at a point where I’m like “f*** it” do the things that scare you."
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