Strictly Come Dancing bosses are keen to sign Gladiator Nitro and Love Island star Tommy Fury for the 2024 series.
Former Olympic sprinter Nitro, whose real name is Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, is said to be on the verge of signing a deal with the BBC.
Last year Nitro appeared on Strictly reading out the phone numbers and later dancing backstage with professional Dianne Buswell.
A source said this The sun: ‘Strictly chefs love the idea of cross-pollinating entertainment shows and casting a Gladiator.
“Nitro is a fan favorite and has a vibrant personality, so it will be interesting to see how he harnesses that energy on the dance floor.”
Strictly Come Dancing bosses are keen to sign up Gladiator Nitro and Love Island star and boxer Tommy Fury (pictured) for the 2024 series
Former Olympic sprinter Nitro, whose real name is Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, is reportedly close to signing a deal with the BBC
Meanwhile, reality star Tommy, 25, Tyson Fury’s younger brother and engaged to Molly-Mae Haag, is also reportedly in the producers’ sights, but his huge fee could be an issue.
Celebrities who have taken part in Strictly have previously been reported to receive a lump sum of £25,000, which increases the longer they stay in the competition.
The source added: “Bosses are doing everything they can to get Tommy started. They believe having Molly-Mae in the audience would also attract younger fans. Producers think he would be a hit with the ladies. But his wage demands are too high.’
The insider added that they hope Tommy will appreciate it. Strictly could open him up to a new fanbase.
The BBC told MailOnline that they ‘do not comment on speculation’ about future candidates.
MailOnline has also contacted representatives for Tommy Fury and Nitro for comment.
The news comes after Molly-Mae sparked concern among fans after failing to share a birthday tribute for her professional boxer fiance Tommy.
Last year Nitro appeared on Strictly reading out the voting phone numbers and later dancing backstage with professional Dianne Buswell
A source said: ‘Strictly speaking, chefs love the idea of cross-pollinating entertainment shows and casting a Gladiator. Nitro is a fan favorite and has a vibrant personality, so it will be interesting to see how he harnesses that energy on the dance floor.”
Meanwhile, reality star Tommy, 25, is also reportedly in the producers’ sights, but his huge fee could be a problem as celebrities typically receive a flat fee of £25,000, which then increases the longer they stay in the competition.
The source said: “Bosses are doing everything they can to get Tommy started. They believe having Molly-Mae in the audience would also attract younger fans. Producers think he would be a hit with the ladies. But his wage demands are too high’
The influencer is known for documenting her life on social media, including content with Tommy and their daughter Bambi, 14 months.
But the former Love Island star appeared to ‘sniff’ Tommy’s special day on May 7 after failing to share a message.
The couple met on the hit ITV dating show in 2019 and quickly became an item, with the professional boxer proposing to Molly at a lavish location in Ibiza.
Tommy also didn’t share anything with his beloved fiancée, but was captured in a very sweet video with Bambi as father and daughter enjoyed a piece of cake.
“My absolute world,” he captioned the video, in which he doted on his daughter.