Daniel O’ Donnell is going to be on Strictly Come Dancing!

It's official, Daniel O' Donnell has been announced to take part in the next series of Strictly Come Dancing.

The Irish musician has just been brought back to the public's attention with a performance on the Rose of Tralee which sparked somewhat of a debate on live radio when the presenter suggested that Daniel may not have been singing in tune.

But Daniel has distracted from all that fuss today with his big announcement that he will be one of the contestants on Strictly Come Dancing. 

The singer was speaking on Steve Wright In The Afternoon on BBC Radio 2 earlier today when he said: 

"Earlier this year, I decided to take a short break from touring and told myself that I would only consider doing something if it was both different and exciting."

"Well, what could be more exciting than Strictly Come Dancing? I love to dance and boy am I looking forward to getting started and being the best that I can be!"

We think the other celebs probably have quite a bit of competition on their hands as Daniel is no stranger to success.

He has sold 15 million albums in his career since shooting to fame in 1983 so it's fair to say he has the public's backing. 

Daniel is the eighth celebrity so far confirmed for the dancing contest, alongside Peter Andre who was announced yesterday and Ready Steady Cook presenter Ainsley Harriott.

Also included in the line-up are an English weather presenter and a Coronation Street actress. 

We wonder if anymore Irish will feature?