Dancing On Ice champion Jake Quickenden is set to join The Dreamboys as they tour the country this year - including seven dates in Kent.

The star of The X-Factor, who also won the final of Dancing On Ice in April will be swapping the ice cold rink for something a bit hotter as he joins the group on all of their dates at six Kent theatres between July and November.

The UK’s most successful male strip group, The Dreamboys have more than 140 dates at theatres in their tour, and Jake will be showing off his dance moves, along with his muscles, at more than 40 of them.

Jake said: “I’m looking forward to showing off my new dance moves on tour with The Dreamboys and meeting everyone within such a well-established and professional show.

"I love having fun and trying new things as life’s too short. They are a great bunch of lads, I hope the fans enjoy the show and I’m looking forward to seeing and meeting everyone on tour.”

The Dreamboys manager, David Richards,added: “We can’t wait to welcome him on our record breaking tour and look forward to transforming him from star of the ice, to star of the strip.

"Jake has the credentials we look for in all of our guys - a cheeky personality, confidence and of course, good looks. Our shows are renowned for bringing together high energy dance routines, challenging choreography, incredibly toned physiques and larger-than-life personalities. Jake is the perfect addition.”

For the ultimate over 18s girl’s night out, The Dreamboys kick off in Kent at the Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells, on Saturday, July 14. To book tickets, call 01892 530613 or visit assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

The show heads to the Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone, on Friday, July 20. To book call 0844 8713015 or go to atgtickets.com

It will then be at the Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone, for two nights on Saturday, August 25 and Sunday, August 26. To book call 01622 758611 or go to parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

The boys will then be at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley on Thursday, August 30. To book visit churchilltheatre.co.uk or call 0203 285 6000. They then go to Margate Winter Gardens on Saturday, October 13. To book call 01843 292795 or go to margatewintergardens.co.uk

Their last date in the county will be on Thursday, November 29 at the Orchard Theatre, Dartford. Book at orchardtheatre.co.uk or call 01322 220000.

For more information on the show visit dreamboystour.co.uk