Former Eternal singer Louise Rednapp has been announced as the third judge for So You Think You Can Dance.

The wife of footballer Jamie Redknapp will join Nigel Lythgoe and Arlene Phillips on the panel for the BBC dance show.

“I’m so excited about this opportunity,” said Redknapp. “I went through similar dance training as a lot of the kids competing, so I know where they’re coming from. The opportunity this show offers them is phenomenal, and I can’t wait to be part of the live shows.”

Head judge Lythgoe said: “Louise joined us as a guest judge during the Manchester leg of the auditions and we loved her – she brought something different to the panel and she had a great affinity with the kids up there dancing for their lives. When it came to thinking about the live shows, we kept coming back to Louise. She is perfect for the job.”