Ten minutes with Jason Donovan
You’ve got a new album coming out; are you riding on the success of appearing in Strictly?
I’m not going to lie, Strictly is one of the main reasons the record is coming out. My profile is bigger than it has been for a while, which is nice, but there’s also a good crooner association between the album and Strictly.
You’ve covered some golden oldies for your album, were you tempted to cover anything more recent?
I did think about it. I’m a bit of a pop tart so I love anything that’s three and a half minutes long with a catchy tune.
What’s the best thing you’ll take away from Strictly?
I can now go and land a job in the West End, or do the record I’ve just done, and rather than standing there looking like a complete turd, I can move, which is nice.
Do you ever grab your wife and tango around the kitchen?
My wife couldn’t think of anything worse than me tangoing her around the kitchen.
Did Strictly make you a tanorexic?
I’m not going to miss the dry skin from all the fake tan but I’ve still got my own little spray that I use occasionally. Everyone looks better with a tan. I’m not as dedicated as Robbie Savage: he brought his own person in to top him up every week.
You’re quite candid in interviews, do you ever regret how much you give away?
The one thing I have on my side, darling, is that there’s not a lot that hasn’t been said about me, so bring it on. I’ve always been honest and upfront about my career, I think that’s the best way to be.
You’re friends with Gary Barlow, could you ever see him appearing on Strictly?
Gary loves his sequins and spray tans. I think secretly he fancies himself as a dancer on Strictly, but if there’s one thing I can guarantee, it’s that he would never appear on the show.
What about doing a duet with him?
You never know, but ours is a friendship, not a professional relationship. You’ve got to be careful that the two don’t end up overlapping.
Do you ever watch Neighbours with your children?
No, not that I don’t respect it.
* Sign of Your Love is out now
