Strictly Come Dancing keen to sign Pete Wicks' best pal after last year's audience antics

Reality TV star Vicky Pattison is reportedly ready to add Strictly Come Dancing to her lengthy TV CV. The former Geordie Shore star, who has pivoted into making documentaries over recent years, is apparently set to get her dancing shoes on ready for the BBC show's new series.

Vicky, who was crowned Queen of the Jungle in 2025, was on hand to support pal Pete Wicks during his time on the dancefloor last year. The former Geordie Shore's appearances in the audience didn't go unnoticed by BBC bosses, who liked what they saw.

"She has great energy and will no doubt be a hit with the viewers," an insider of said of Vicky, who is reportedly ready to step out of her comfort zone and learn a new skill.

A source close to the 37-year-old said: "She’s had a continuing rise in popularity and her TV work is going from strength to strength after presenting a serious Channel Four documentary and appearing on Celebrity Gogglebox."

Speaking to The Sun, they added: "It’s a no-brainer they want to sign her up" The Mirror has approached the BBC and representatives for Vicky for comment on this story.

Pete isn't the only former Strictly Come Dancing star Vicky is pals with. In May, it was announced that Vicky would launch podcast inspired by 'female comradery; with Angela Scanlon, who finished in sixth place during the 2023 series.

Vicky and Angela will discuss topics including motherhood and internet drama as the hosts of a new podcast titled Get A Grip. The catalyst for the podcast was "female comradery in the face of the ridiculous", according to Virgin Radio UK host Angela.

"Being told to ‘get a grip’ is not a new notion for most women, and is something I’ve experienced a couple of times (a week!), as has Vicky," the 41-year-old said.

"Female comradery in the face of the ridiculous was the catalyst for our new podcast. We wanted to create a fun and empowering space where we can unpick the good, the bad and the bizarre happenings in the world each week as we move through our own lives loudly, unashamedly and maybe a little unhinged.

"We’re taking the group chat into the pod world and we can’t wait for you to come with us!" Vicky added: "For those who know me by now I am never one to shy away from expressing myself whether people want to hear it or not!

"So I’m thrilled that I get to do that alongside my partner in crime as we do our best to keep things real and put the world to rights with lots of laughter along the way. I have no doubt we will be bringing a lot of you along with us too."

Speaking about Pete's Strictly stint last year, Vicky said: "Like when I found out Pete was doing it, the first thing I did was ring him and see if he was OK.

"Because me and him are more like stand in the corner, drink and have a laugh than you know, centre of the dance floor people. And he was saying he was really nervous, and I think that's how I'll be."

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