She is known both sides of the Atlantic for her amazing voice but now Katherine Jenkins is about to dazzle audiences with her footwork on the dance floor.Neath-born singing star Katherine Jenkins is to compete in the US equivalent of Strictly Come Dancing.
The newly single Welsh mezzo-soprano will join soul star Gladys Knight and former Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova on hit series Dancing With The Stars.
Previous British stars of the ABC network show which returns next month have included Heather Mills and Kelly Osbourne, while Strictly's Len Goodman is a regular judge.
Katherine, 31, split from Blue Peter presenter fiance Gethin Jones, 34, in late December.
The pair had been dating since late 2007, said they were both "beyond broken-hearted" at the end of the relationship.
A spokesman for Katherine Jenkins said: "She's very excited to be taking part."
Other competitors vying for the mirrorball trophy include Melrose Place actor Jack Wagner, The View co-host Sherri Shepherd, former Little House On The Prairie child actress Melissa Gilbert, Disney Channel star Roshon Fegan and singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw.
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