The line-up for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing, including singer Rachel Stevens, is revealed by the BBC.
Former EastEnders Gillian Taylforth, Jessie Wallace and Phil Daniels will also compete for the trophy.
The One Show host Christine Bleakley and GMTV presenter Andrew Castle are among the 16 contestants.
The new series kicks off on Saturday 20 September, with Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly returning as presenters.
Rachel Stevens, Gary Rhodes, Gillian Taylforth and Phil Daniels talk about being in the competition.
Actress Cheri Lunghi, former Rising Damp star Don Warrington and model Jodie Kidd are among the famous names taking part, along with television chef Gary Rhodes.
TV presenter Lisa Snowdon and Holby City actor Tom Chambers will also do battle against a clutch of sport stars - who have performed well in previous series of the show.
Olympic swimmer Mark Foster and rugby player Austin Healey are hoping to emulate past champions Darren Gough and Mark Ramprakash.
Former ITV News political editor John Sergeant, 64, will hope to survive the early rounds of the tough competition.
The sixth series will feature two more celebrity and professional dance couples than previous years, and will enjoy a longer run.
Last year's show was won by singer Alesha Dixon along with her partner Matthew Cutler, who this year will team up with Christine Bleakley.
The show's regular professionals will be making a comeback, including Camilla Dallerup and Darren Bennett, who triumphed in a previous season with actress Jill Halfpenny.
Three new professionals - Brian Fortuna, Hayley Holt and Kristina Rihanoff - will join the programme.
Strictly co-host Bruce Forsyth said the victorious celebrity would need "stamina and style" to win the series.
"People often ask me to predict who'll win and I never do, but I've got a sixth sense about the sixth series. The winner will be a man… or a woman!" added the veteran entertainer.
Lisa Snowden
George Clooney's ex-girlfriend Lisa Snowdon will be pairing up with ladies man Brendan Cole who won the first series of Strictly with television presenter Natasha Kaplinksky.
Rachel Stevens
Former S Club singer Rachel Stevens has also previously worked as a model and actress in shows like Miami 7 and Viva S Club. She launched her solo career back in 2003 after splitting from the band
Gary Rhodes
Celebrity chef Gary Rhodes is known for his distinctive hair style. It remains to be seen whether the restauranteur, who has also fronted shows like Masterchef, will bring the same flair to his costumes
Jessie Wallace
Actress Jessie Wallace played the fiery Kat Slater - who was also controversially Zoe's mum - in EastEnders. She's previously appeared in BBC drama A Class Apart and ITV series Wild At Heart
Gillian Taylforth
Gillian Taylforth is probably best known as Ian's mum Kathy in EastEnders back in the day (ever wondered where the café gets its name?). She also starred as Jackie Pascoe in Footballers' Wives
Phil Daniels
Phil Daniels completes the trio of EastEnders' actors. He played Kevin in the soap but has a huge back catalogue of TV and film appearances including 1970s classic Quadrophenia
Jodie Kidd
Model Jodie Kidd is famous for her love of all things sporty including horse riding and motor racing. She will be partnering Ian Waite who has previously teamed up with Zoe Ball
John Sergeant
Sixty-four-year-old journalist John Sergeant is one of the most surprising entries. The veteran reporter has regularly appeared as a panellist on Have I Got News For You and Room 101
Heather Small
Soul singer Heather Small is probably best known for her part in Manchester-based band M people. For series six she will be dancing with new professional Brian Fortuna
Don Warrington
Actor Don Warrington has starred in Doctor Who, Lovejoy and Red Dwarf after making his name as Philip Smith in 1970s drama Rising Damp. He's also been in a recent series of coffee ads
Mark Foster
Olympic swimmer Mark Foster carried the British flag at the opening ceremony of this year's games. The 38-year-old will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of previous winners like Darren Gough
Christine Bleakley
Northern Irish-born Christine Bleakley currently co-hosts The One Show with Adrian Chiles. She will be dancing with Matthew Cutler who won the last series with partner Alesha Dixon
Andrew Castle
GMTV presenter Andrew Castle has a sporty background - having once been a professional tennis player. His dancing partner for the new series will be Ola Jordan
Tom Chambers
Actor Tom Chambers plays the character Sam Strachan in Holby City. This series he will team up with Camilla Dallerup who danced with Blue Peter presenter Gethin Jones for series five
Cherie Lunghi
Actress Cherie Lunghi has most recently appeared in Casualty but she's also been in dramas like Dalziel And Pascoe, the Secret Diary Of A Call Girl, The Brief and Cutting It
Austin Healey
Rugby player Austin Healey has represented England and the British Lions. He will be taking to the dancefloor with Erin Boag who was partnered with snooker champion Willie Thorne last time round
Isn't Austin Healey a car?
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