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"I did slightly leap in the air with joy," the actor admitted to Adil Ray and Kate Garraway.
The Good Morning Britain star's husband has been in hospital for six months after contracting Covid-19.
The comic is one of 12 celebrities taking part in this year's series.
"I've waited my whole adult life for this... but I could have waited another 40 years."
The Good Morning Britain presenter had an embarrassing moment at the doctors this week.
The dance troupe recently performed a routine which referenced the Black Lives Matter on Britain's Got Talent.
The Good Morning Britain presenter's husband has been in intensive care since March.
However, he's insisted he "doesn't regret a damn thing".
The presenter is the fourth celeb to be confirmed for this year’s series of the BBC dance show.
“Touched a nerve?” Carol tweeted after discovering she'd been blocked.