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Jenkins taking to the dancefloor

Jenkins - "Very excited"
Jenkins - "Very excited"

Singer Katherine Jenkins is among the contestants announced for the US version of Strictly Come Dancing, Dancing with the Stars.

Also confirmed for the show are former Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova, singer Gladys Knight and former Little House on the Prairie star Melissa Gilbert.

The line-up is completed by Melrose Place actor Jack Wagner, The View co-host Sherri Shepherd, Disney Channel star Roshon Fegan, American Football star Donald Driver, actor and model William Levy, Extra host Maria Menounos, former Family Matters star Jaleel White and singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw.

A spokesman for Jenkins said: "She's very excited to be taking part."

The celebrities will dance their first routines on US television on March 19 and March 26, with the first elimination on March 27.

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