A social media personality from Newcastle, County Down, has been selected as a contestant in the current season of Strictly Come Dancing.
John Nellis was announced as his partner, Katya Jones, who is recognised as one of the programme's leading professional dancers.
Nellis previously worked as an air traffic controller before leaving that role four years ago to focus on digital content creation.
His channel features interviews with prominent figures in football, including Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé.
The creator has accumulated more than 20 million followers across various social media platforms since transitioning to full-time online production.
BBC News NI reported that inquiries have been made regarding public sentiment towards his participation in the dance competition.
Residents in his home area are being asked to share their views on a local talent taking part in the televised event.
The decision to include Nellis in the series has been confirmed by the production team.