TV PRESENTER and Strictly Come Dancing winner Ore Oduba is joining the cast of Grease at Leeds Grand.

In the rock ‘n’ roll musical he will alternate the role of Teen Angel with pop heartthrob Peter Andre.

The Grand is hosting the premiere of the first new production in 25 years of Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey’s iconic musical.

Ore will perform on June 24 and 25, and from June 29 to July 16. The show runs in Leeds from June 19 to July 20.

Since his Strictly triumph in 2016, Ore Oduba has gone on to present some of TV’s biggest shows, including This Morning and The One Show.

He also hosts the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour and is a familiar voice to listeners of BBC Radio 2, having deputised for the likes of Zoe Ball, Claudia Winkleman and Steve Wright.

Ore said: “Grease is one of the most iconic musicals of all time, so to be making my stage debut in such a well-loved piece is a dream come true. I can’t wait to start rehearsals with our talented young cast and creative team; I just know this show is going to be truly electrifyin’!”

The new production is directed by renowned theatre director Nikolai Foster and choreographed by dance legend Arlene Phillips.

Visit leedsgrandtheatre.com or call 0844 848 2700 to book tickets.