Donegal singer and entertainer Daniel O'Donnell has been confirmed as a contestant on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.

He is the eighth celebrity to be revealed for the upcoming series by the BBC.

Daniel first rose to public attention in 1983, and has since become a household name in Ireland and the UK.

He has also had considerable success in the US and Australia. In 2012, he became the first artist to have a different album in the British charts every year for 25 consecutive years.

Daniel has had 20 UK top 40 albums as well as 15 top 40 singles and has sold 10 million records to date.

The BBC say more celebrity contestants for the new series will be announced soon.

O’Danny Boy! Welcome Irish international singing sensation #DanielODonnell to #Strictly. https://t.co/B4Css1g4LG

— BBC Strictly (@bbcstrictly) August 20, 2015

Daniel joins Jeremy Vine, Ainsley Harriott, Kellie Bright, Georgia May Foote, Katie Derham, Carol Kirkwood and Peter Andre - who have already been announced as celebrity contestants this year.

His wife, Majella, said she was "absolutely delighted and proud" at the news.

While Daniel himself says he has already eyed up the competition.