JB Gill lands huge new job replacing Sam Thompson for I’m A Celeb – but it starts BEFORE Strictly final
JB GILL has landed a huge new job replacing Sam Thompson for I’m A Celeb – but it starts before the Strictly final.
The JLS star is currently busy on the Strictly dance floor with pro partner Lauren, with the pair dancing through to the Blackpool round on the show.
But the 37-year-old isn’t letting his dancing get in the way of his brand new gig on The Hits UK Chart on Hits Radio.
JB is going to be covering the show from November 17, which means that if he continues to get through to the next rounds on Strictly, he’ll be a very busy chap.
The music star is covering for regular host Sam Thompson, who is currently in Australia for I’m A Celeb’s spin-off show.
It’s going to be the first the singer is counting down the charts, rather than listening out for his own chart position in JLS.
But Strictly is known to end around Christmas, meaning JB will be juggling his work commitments if his dancing keeps him on the show.
Of his new position, JB said: “What an honour to be covering for my mate Sam whilst he’s in Australia for I’m a Celeb… I have listened to the charts ever since I was a little kid and I’m going to get such a kick out of hosting the show and revealing that all-important number one to listeners.
“Hope you can all join me from this Sunday to countdown the UK’s biggest hits!”
Strictly took an unexpected turn for JLS singer JB Gill, who was initially paired up with Amy Dowden as his pro dancing partner.
After Amy suffered from an unexpected stress fracture, the show has had to go on without her.
JB Gill is now dancing with Lauren Oakley, who was quickly subbed in to replace Amy when she was rushed to the hospital.
JB’s new dance partner has paid tribute to the work Amy did with the pop star before she arrived on the scene, saying: “Leading on from the groundwork Amy’s put in, I just want to carry the torch forward as much as I can because she’s done all the work.”
Lauren added: “I want to do the partnership justice and bring my flare to JB as well because he got the best of both worlds working with a couple of professionals.”
Amy recently broke down in tears during an appearance on It Takes Two, telling fans she is “absolutely gutted” and “heartbroken” to pull out from the show.
She also said she is hopeful she will be back dancing “in some capacity” before the series ends next month.