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Les Dennis has reportedly signed up for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing, a move that has apparently left BBC bosses "thrilled".
The 69-year-old, best known for Family Fortunes during the 1980s and 1990s, was asked to join the hit series during his time as Michael Rodwell on Coronation Street from 2014 to 2016.
Discussing the offer on Sunday Brunch in 2018, Les said that he wasn't allowed to take part due to an ITV soap "policy". However, he admitted: "I wouldn't mind doing it, I always like a challenge."
But if recent reports are to be believed it looks like Les' Strictly dream will come true after all.
If he does join, he will compete alongside other rumoured contestants which include Love Island's Zara McDermott and Casualty's Nigel Harman.
A source told the Mail On Sunday: "The viewers are going to love Les. He is a TV icon and now he will be dancing on one of the most popular shows around.
"He might be about to turn 70 but he is a showman and he will be great entertainment for those watching at home. There is genuine excitement about Les taking part."
OK! has contacted Les Dennis' reps and the BBC for comment.
Les Dennis last made the headlines earlier this summer when he appeared to take a swipe at ex-wife Amanda Holden as he poked fun at some racy snaps she shared while on holiday in Paris.
Amanda, 52, shared a number of photos of her recent trip to the French capital as she posed in a stylish red satin minidress. One snap saw her drinking cocktails in a lavish bar, while another saw the TV star draped over a piano.
In an apparent reference to his ex-wife's photos, Les tweeted a photo of himself sat in a dressing room, which he captioned: "Not in Paris. In Leicester. #LesDennis"
Amanda and Les were married in 1995, but split five years later. Amanda married her current husband in December 2008 and the couple share two children Lexi and Hollie. Les has been married to wife Claire Nicholson since 2009.
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