Michelle Keegan, Strictly’s Shirley Ballas and Judge Rinder sign up for new series of Who Do You Think You Are?
Michelle will discover a shocking connection to Suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst
WHO Do You Think You Are? is returning for its 15th series with a host of celebrities hoping to discover secrets of their ancestry.
Michelle Keegan and Judge Rinder are among the famous faces on a quest for knowledge.
The returning series will launch with Michelle's episode and will see the actress discover a shock connection to Suffragettes leader Emmeline Pankhurst.
Broadchurch actress Olivia Colman will travel from her native Norfolk to India, as she discovers that her ancestry is more diverse than she had ever anticipated.
Announcing the return of the show for later this summer, the BBC revealed: "From adultery to asylums, illicit drinking dens to revolutions, our celebrities travel round the world, from Gibraltar to Genoa, India, Jamaica, South Africa and Latvia, as they solve the mysteries in their family trees.
"Series 15 reveals shocking discoveries, laughter and tears along the way."
BBC commissioning editor Fatima Salaria said: "The enduring appeal of Who Do You Think You Are? is set to continue as BBC One broadcasts a huge host of names in series 15 including Olivia Colman, Boy George, Marvin Humes and Judge Rinder, which are guaranteed to move and entertain audiences."
She added: "We're particularly honoured to launch the series with Michelle Keegan's episode which uncovers her special connection to Emmeline Pankhurst, as part of the BBC's Hear Her season. This is must-see TV at its best."
Other famous faces taking part in the upcoming series include iconic musician Boy George, JLS singer Marvin Humes, comedian Lee Mack, and Paralympian Jonnie Peacock.
Executive producer Colette Flight said: "Britain's best loved stars are once again delving into their family trees, uncovering hidden secrets and solving mysteries.
"The stories they unearth are revelatory, often unexpectedly humorous but always affecting."
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Previous episodes of the hit BBC show have seen celebrities unearth shocking discoveries.
Danny Dyer made headlines when he discovered he's related to William the Conqueror and King Edward III.
Cheryl, Amanda Holden and Mary Berry have previously appeared on Who Do You Think You Are.
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