Will Young revealed as the second Strictly celeb of 2016!

Multi-platinum singer-songwriter, actor and original Pop Idol winner Will Young is the second celebrity set to grace the Strictly dance floor in 2016.

It seems Will's quest to try and conquer the Strictly ballroom has finally been granted: “As a fan of Strictly for years, I have always imagined myself on the show, but the timing has not been right... until now!"

The BRIT Award winner is no stranger to being light on his feet, having been nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award in the revival of Cabaret the musical. He has also taken ballet lessons and used to be a waiter, so we expect his balancing skills to be top notch.

We announced his participation via social media after he put out a series of cryptic tweets to tease his fans. Now the red carpet and fake tan await….the real question is, will he be able to light the judges' fire?

Will joins Ed Balls in this year’s class of 2016. For more on Will, check out his profile. Keep an eye on the Strictly Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts for more news on the Strictly 2016 line-up.