YouTube star HRVY confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing

YouTuber HRVY is the latest celebrity to join the line for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, the show’s Twitter account has confirmed.

The tweet read: “He’s a pop sensation, a TV presenter and now a future #Strictly star! Welcome HRVY to SCD!”

The 21-year-old was one of the final names on the bill joining others including Maisie Smith, Jamie Laing and Caroline Quentin.

Harvey Leigh Cantwell, his full name, is tipped to do well on the show like fellow social media stars Joe Sugg and Saffron Barker.

Bosses apparently hope the singer will appeal to youth audiences.

He said in a statement: “Being on Strictly is going to be such an amazing experience and I’m so thankful to be taking part this year.

“I think my mum is more excited that she’ll be able to see me every Saturday night now.”

Harvey replied to the Strictly tweet saying: “here we go my hips don’t lie ;)” alongside a dancing emoji.

One fan replied: “Just screamed in the car I adore hrvy”.

“Once this guy’s fans starts to vote no other celeb will stand a chance!!” predicted another.

“WOOOOO GOWAN HARV” gushed a third.

The star may also be known for his collaboration with Jonas Blue on their hit single Younger in 2019 while he also supported Little Mix on their 2014 Salute tour.

He follows the other confirmed celebrities including Jason Bell, Max George and Nicola Adams.

There are still some names to be confirmed by the BBC too.

A launch date has not been announced, while the show will air a shorter series this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

It’s expected to launch in October too, normally in September.

The professional dancers will apparently be staying in a hotel together as to quarantine, so that they can do group performances.

Strictly Come Dancing launches on BBC One later this year.