News from the Strictly Come Dancing camp today includes another two-fingered salute at The X Factor from SCD bosses as it’s been revealed that former judge Cheryl Cole has been lined up to sing live on the show.

TV Biz reports that Cheryl will perform her new single on the show in November.

A BBC insider said, “We are delighted Cheryl has said yes. We hope she will draw even more viewers mid-run.”

And apropos of the live shows, Colin Salmon has been hard at work rehearsing with his pro-dance partner Kristina Rihanoff. Click ‘Read more’ to see how he’s getting on…

And in other news, the BBC are looking for SCD fans to take part in the show. Here’s what they have to say and how you can get in touch with them…

We are looking for fans of the show who would be willing to visit BBC Television Centre in West London and take part in the filming for our first live show.

Are you excited about this year’s show and our stella Strictly celebrity line-up?

Then we want to hear your opinions and incorporate them into the programme!

If you are over 18 years-old and are free to travel to London Monday 1st, Tuesday 2nd or Wednesday 3rdOctober and would be interested in taking part, please contact at us at strictlycomedancingexternal@bbc.co.uk for more details.