Teddy Sheringham to do the tango on 'Strictly Come Dancing'

Thursday, August 21, 2008, 17:00 [IST]

London, Aug 21 : Retired English professional footballer Teddy Sheringham, 42, is all set to hit the dance floor, as he has agreed to appear on Strictly Come Dancing.

Sheringham retired from professional football in March (08), having been made an MBE in 2007.

"We always like to have sportsmen and women on the show - and they always do well," the Sun quoted a source as saying.

Along with the former Manchester United champ, the BBC1 ballroom hit sill feature some other star too.

An official line-up for the show, starting September 13, will be announced next week.

However, according to reports, model Jodie Kidd and chef Gary Rhodes will be doing the Tango.

Other names linked to the show include Katie Price and Peter Andre, M People singer Heather Small, TV presenter Melanie Sykes, and ex-EastEnders actress Emma Barton.

ANI

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