Strictly Come Dancing has reportedly signed up the former England and Liverpool footballer for the latest series of the BBC dancing show, following Tony Adams' stint last year

"Good on you Karen as well for highlighting this."

Kadi was the first British black comedian to headline the O2 Arena in London and he currently hosts the Official UK Afrobeats Chart Show on BBC Radio1Xtra

The BBC 1Xtra radio station host and comic will join the likes of Amanda Abbington, Bad Education star Layton Williams, broadcaster Angela Rippon and journalist Krishnan Guru-Murthy.

“I promise you, I’m going to give it everything I’ve got. This is going to be a VIBE.”

“I promise you, I’m going to give it everything I’ve got. This is going to be a VIBE.”

“I promise you, I’m going to give it everything I’ve got. This is going to be a VIBE.”

Eddie Kadi has been announced for the next series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2023

The comedian said: ‘This is going to be a vibe.'

The comedian said: ‘This is going to be a vibe.’

Layton Williams has professional dance experience and is 'the winner already' say some fans

Strictly 2023 kicks off from September, with the line-up comprising of a journalist, TV presenters and a West End star thus far

Other celebrities lined up for the BBC show include newsreader Krishnan Guru-Murthy and actress Amanda Abbington 

Strictly Come Dancing has announced the fifth celebrity to join the 2023 line-up, with the cast for the 21st series now taking shape.

"Music and dance is so important and central to who I am."

He's the fifth star to be stepping onto the dance floor

Eddie Kadi was the fifth celebrity to be confirmed for this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

Comedian and presenter Eddie Kadi has been announced as the fifth celebrity contestant for this year's Strictly Come Dancing on BBC One.