The former Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips has been appointed a "dance champion" by the Health Secretary.
The choreographer, 66, was dropped by the BBC show in favour of 30-year-old singer Alesha Dixon, in a move which caused public outcries of ageism.
Now Health Secretary Andy Burnham has asked Ms Phillips to become a “dance champion” to get Britain exercising, and encourage people to take part in dance classes.
Her appointment comes as part of a new campaign by the government to up Britain’s exercise levels.
Mr Burnham said: "We're really in danger of being known as the best in the world for watching sport, but one of the worst for getting out there and doing it ourselves."
