PERTH star Johnny Ruffo has been confirmed to support boy band sensations New Kids On The Block and Backstreet Boys on their Australian tour.

The former X Factor finalist and singer, who appeared on the show’s third season last year, will hit the road as a special guest when the boy bands when they head down under in May.

The 23-year-old has been keeping busy, having just been named runner up in this year’s Cleo’s Bachelor of the Year competition and currently showing Australia his best moves on Dancing With The Stars.

Ruffo, who recently supported British boy band One Direction for their Australian shows and is gearing up to launch his recording career with Sony Music, said he was looking forward to the upcoming tour.

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