Beeb chiefs’ bid to get Pippa Middleton on telly

PERT Pippa Middleton was offered a contract not-so-bum by the Beeb - to appear on Strictly Come Dancing.

Pippa, 27, made headlines around the world when it unveiled its back arched to the marriage of big sister Kate Prince William.

Now BBC bosses have set up a five-figure sum to see his butt boogie-woogie through the floor in prime time on television - and are ready to go "full length" to make him appear.

Some frames are strictly is behind Pippa - dressed in skimpy costumes - would be a lethal weapon in the war with X Factor.

A source said: "Pippa has become almost as famous as Kate since the marriage, it would be a huge hit for having to call and show the world.."

A close friend of Pippa said: "It is a bit overwhelmed by all the attention and consider his next move carefully.

"She understands that her sister is going to be queen for a day and is determined not to do anything embarrassing.

"But she loves Strictly and if she was sure his appearance would be treated properly, she had to slip into the heart of glitter."

Patrons have tried for years to get a royal on BBC1 show, even offering to Fergie a slot in the 2010 range.

The new series begins in September with actress Anita Dobson and Fern Britton TV among celebrities tipped to appear.