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29th Aug 2014

Irish Actress For Strictly Come Dancing

We can't wait to see her take to the dancefloor!

Cathy Donohue

Irish actress Jennifer Gibney is expected to be revealed as another celebrity joining Strictly Come Dancing.

It has been reported that the Mrs. Brown’s Boys star will take to the Strictly stage alongside celebrities including The Saturdays star Frankie Bridge, former rugby player Thom Evans and singer Pixie Lott.

Jennifer is married to comedian Brendan O’Carroll, the brains behind Mrs. Brown’s Boys.

National Television Awards - Winners Boards
Jennifer and Brendan pictured together

A source told The Sun: “BBC bosses are chuffed to bits with the casting this year and cannot wait for the series to get started.

“There is a great mix of personalities doing the show from pop princesses to sports stars. Hopefully everyone will find someone they can really get behind”.

Yesterday, it was confirmed that former Xtra Factor presenter Caroline Flack is also joining this year’s line-up.

Further names expected to be announced include Masterchef star Gregg Wallace and Bargain Hunt’s Tim Wonnacott. The latest series of the BBC show will begin on Sunday, September 7 at 8pm.