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Strictly Come Dancing’s Joe Sugg posts first look at acting role in new BBC drama The Syndicate
STRICTLY Come Dancing’s Joe Sugg has posted a first look at his acting role in new BBC drama The Syndicate.
The YouTuber turned TV personality took to Instagram to share the first official picture of his character, Sam.
Wearing an oversized distressed denim jacket and jeans, Joe leaned on a guitar case and smiled at the camera.
He captioned the shot: “The countdown to series 4 of @bbcthesyndicate is on! This is a pic of me as my character Sam.
“Follow that account for all the info you need! I’m staying [zipped mouth emoji] as I don’t want to give away any spoilers but I’m really excited for you to watch this.
“In fact predict or write your own version of what you think my character gets up to in the comments.”
Joe competed in the 2018 series of Strictly[/caption]
Back in September, Joe was spotted filming scenes in Leeds in the same outfit alongside co-stars Liberty Hobbs and Taj Atwell, who plays Sam’s girlfriend Roxy.
Joe plays a kennel worker, who along with his colleagues, wins the lottery on a syndicate ticket.
Former Corrie stars Kim Marsh and Katie McGlynn wll also star in the new series of Kay Mellor’s drama.
A TV insider previously told The Sun: “Joe has always been passionate about making the leap from YouTube sensation to TV personality.
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Joe is keen to have a successful acting career[/caption]
“His Strictly success demonstrated that his popularity isn’t limited to online, and opened up a host of new opportunities for him, including the chance to act.
“He knows he has a lot to prove and is taking this latest career turn very seriously.
“Just like when he was written off as a mere YouTuber on Strictly, he is looking forward to showing everyone what he is capable of.”
Joe took part in the 2018 series of Strictly and made it all the way to the final with pro-partner and now girlfriend, Dianne Buswell.
